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Carel Industries SpACHIX:CRLM 85 Net Margin % is 10.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 10.86. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CRLM with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,478 Hardware companies, Carel Industries SpA ranks better than 85.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carel Industries SpA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CRLm'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.47 Med: 10.86 Max: 12.44
Current: 12.44
CHIX:CRLm's Net Margin % is ranked better than 85.03% of 2478
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs CHIX:CRLm: 12.44
Carel Industries SpA (CHIX:CRLm) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Carel Industries SpA Net Margin % Related Terms
Carel Industries SpA Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carel Industries SpA's Net Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CHIX:CRLM vs APH, GLW, TEL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Carel Industries SpA's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Carel Industries SpA Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Carel Industries SpA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carel Industries SpA's Net Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Carel Industries SpA (CHIX:CRLM) has a Net Margin % of 10.65% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Carel Industries SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.86. Over the past decade, Carel Industries SpA's Net Margin % has ranged from 10.47 to 12.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Carel Industries SpA ranks #371 out of 2478 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Carel Industries SpA's Net Margin % too high?
Carel Industries SpA's current Net Margin % of 10.65% is near median its 10-year median of 10.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.47 to a high of 12.44. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Carel Industries SpA's value of 10.65% is 294.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carel Industries SpA ranks #371 out of 2478 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carel Industries SpA has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carel Industries SpA's Net Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Carel Industries SpA ranks #371 out of 2478 companies for Net Margin %. This places Carel Industries SpA in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Carel Industries SpA's value of 10.65% is 294.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Carel Industries SpA's own Net Margin % has ranged from 10.47 to 12.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.86 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Carel Industries SpA has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,478 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Carel Industries SpA's current Net Margin % of 10.65% is 294.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Carel Industries SpA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carel Industries SpA's current Net Margin % is 10.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carel Industries SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carel Industries SpA (CHIX:CRLM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.01, compared to a current price of €31.95 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.86 and 294.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Carel Industries SpA's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carel Industries SpA (CHIX:CRLM), the current Net Margin % is 10.65% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Carel Industries SpA (CHIX:CRLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carel Industries SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €31.95 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €27.01.
GuruFocus considers Carel Industries SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CRLM:
Net Margin %: 10.65% (near median its 10-year median of 10.86)
GF Value™: €27.01 vs. price of €31.95 (18.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 294.4% above the Hardware median (#371 of 2478)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CRLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carel Industries SpA manufactures control systems and humidification for air conditioning and refrigeration. The group provides control solutions for the commercial, industrial, and residential air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) markets. Its geographical segments are Europe, the Middle East and Africa, North America, South America, and APAC. The company's industrial applications for the air-conditioning sector are designed for data centers. Its products include programmable controls, room terminals, Isothermal Humidifiers, Sensors and protection devices, Sensors and protection devices, and others. The company derives maximum revenue from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa segment.
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