Ependion ABCHIX:EPENS 84 Net Margin % is 6.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 3.62. GuruFocus rates CHIX:EPENS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of kr75.53. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Ependion AB ranks better than 69.47% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Ependion AB's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr41 Mil. Ependion AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr597 Mil. Therefore, Ependion AB's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ependion AB's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:EPENs'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.24 Med: 3.62 Max: 8.12
Current: 6.8
CHIX:EPENs's Net Margin % is ranked better than 69.47% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs CHIX:EPENs: 6.80
Ependion AB (CHIX:EPENs) 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.
Ependion AB Net Margin % Related Terms
Ependion AB Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ependion AB'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:EPENS vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Ependion AB'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.
Ependion AB Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Ependion AB's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ependion AB'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.
Ependion AB (CHIX:EPENS) has a Net Margin % of 6.78% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ependion AB and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 3.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Ependion AB ranks #755 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Ependion AB's Net Margin % too high?
Ependion AB's current Net Margin % of 6.78% is 87% above median its 10-year median of 3.62. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Ependion AB's value of 6.78% is 151.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ependion AB ranks #755 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ependion AB has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ependion AB's Net Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Ependion AB ranks #755 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Ependion AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Ependion AB's value of 6.78% is 151.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.62 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Ependion AB 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 2,473 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. Ependion AB's current Net Margin % of 6.78% is 151.1% 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 Ependion AB 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. Ependion AB's current Net Margin % is 6.78%, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 3.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ependion AB stock overvalued right now?
Ependion AB (CHIX:EPENS) has a current Net Margin % of 6.78%. The stock's GF Value™ is kr75.53, compared to a current price of kr104.50 — trading 38.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.78%, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 3.62 and 151.1% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Ependion AB's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 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 Ependion AB (CHIX:EPENS), the current Net Margin % is 6.78% 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 Ependion AB (CHIX:EPENS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ependion AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr104.50 is trading 38.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr75.53.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:EPENS:
Net Margin %: 6.78% (87% above median its 10-year median of 3.62)
GF Value™: kr75.53 vs. price of kr104.50 (38.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 151.1% above the Hardware median (#755 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:EPENS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ependion AB is technology group delivering digital solutions for secure control, visualization and data communication for industrial applications in environments where reliability and high quality are critical factors. The operating segments are divided between the Beijer Electronics and Westermo business entities. Beijer; and Westermo. It generates majority of revenue from Westermo which develops robust and secure communication solutions for harsh environments, with its focus on rail networks, with the business entity being the world'wide market leader in its niche for trackside and for the energy sector. The company has presence in Nordics, Rest of Europe, North America, Asia, and Rest of world.
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