IONOS Group SECHIX:IOSD 55 Net Margin % is 15.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 12.92. GuruFocus rates CHIX:IOSD with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,825 Software companies, IONOS Group SE ranks better than 87.12% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. IONOS Group SE's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €53 Mil. IONOS Group SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €348 Mil. Therefore, IONOS Group SE's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IONOS Group SE's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:IOSd'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.71 Med: 12.92 Max: 17.44
Current: 17.34
CHIX:IOSd's Net Margin % is ranked better than 87.12% of 2825
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.54
vs CHIX:IOSd: 17.34
IONOS Group SE (CHIX:IOSd) 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.
IONOS Group SE Net Margin % Related Terms
IONOS Group SE Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IONOS Group SE'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:IOSD vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, IONOS Group SE'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.
IONOS Group SE Net Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, IONOS Group SE's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IONOS Group SE'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.
IONOS Group SE (CHIX:IOSD) has a Net Margin % of 15.10% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on IONOS Group SE and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 12.92. Over the past decade, IONOS Group SE's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.71 to 17.44. According to the industry distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #364 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is IONOS Group SE's Net Margin % too high?
IONOS Group SE's current Net Margin % of 15.10% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 12.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.71 to a high of 17.44. The Software industry median Net Margin % is 2.54. IONOS Group SE's value of 15.10% is 494.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #364 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IONOS Group SE has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IONOS Group SE's Net Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #364 out of 2825 companies for Net Margin %. This places IONOS Group SE in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.54. IONOS Group SE's value of 15.10% is 494.5% above this benchmark. Historically, IONOS Group SE's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.71 to 17.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.92 vs. the industry median of 2.54, IONOS Group SE 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 Software company?
The median Net Margin % among Software companies is 2.54, based on 2,825 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. IONOS Group SE's current Net Margin % of 15.10% is 494.5% 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 IONOS Group SE and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IONOS Group SE's current Net Margin % is 15.10%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 12.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IONOS Group SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IONOS Group SE (CHIX:IOSD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.48, compared to a current price of €29.17 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 15.10%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 12.92 and 494.5% above the Software industry median of 2.54. IONOS Group SE's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 1 warning sign 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 IONOS Group SE (CHIX:IOSD), the current Net Margin % is 15.10% 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 IONOS Group SE (CHIX:IOSD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IONOS Group SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €29.17 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.48.
GuruFocus considers IONOS Group SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:IOSD:
Net Margin %: 15.10% (17% above median its 10-year median of 12.92)
GF Value™: €23.48 vs. price of €29.17 (24.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 494.5% above the Software median (#364 of 2825)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:IOSD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IONOS Group SE is an international digitalization partner and cloud enabler for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as for individual users and larger corporate customers. It offers a comprehensive product portfolio in the areas of web presence and productivity, as well as cloud solutions, which is further supported by customer care and infrastructure. In addition, IONOS offers an online marketplace for buying, selling, and parking domains. The company's operating segments include Digital Solutions & Cloud segment which offers its customers customized server products and other solutions to set up an online presence and maintain their IT infrastructure. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Germany.
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