Payton Planar MagneticsCHIX:PAYB 76 Net Margin % is 13.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 22.95. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PAYB with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks better than 93.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Payton Planar Magnetics's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:PAYb'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.15 Med: 22.95 Max: 27.83
Current: 20.42
CHIX:PAYb's Net Margin % is ranked better than 93.81% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs CHIX:PAYb: 20.42
Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYb) 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.
Payton Planar Magnetics Net Margin % Related Terms
Payton Planar Magnetics Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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:PAYB vs APH, GLW, TEL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Payton Planar Magnetics'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.
Payton Planar Magnetics Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Payton Planar Magnetics's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Payton Planar Magnetics'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.
Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB) has a Net Margin % of 13.15% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Payton Planar Magnetics and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 22.95. Over the past decade, Payton Planar Magnetics' Net Margin % has ranged from 13.15 to 27.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #153 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics' Net Margin % too high?
Payton Planar Magnetics' current Net Margin % of 13.15% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 22.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.15 to a high of 27.83. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Payton Planar Magnetics' value of 13.15% is 387% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #153 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Payton Planar Magnetics has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Payton Planar Magnetics' Net Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #153 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This places Payton Planar Magnetics in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Payton Planar Magnetics' value of 13.15% is 387% above this benchmark. Historically, Payton Planar Magnetics' own Net Margin % has ranged from 13.15 to 27.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.95 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Payton Planar Magnetics 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. Payton Planar Magnetics's current Net Margin % of 13.15% is 387% 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 Payton Planar Magnetics 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. Payton Planar Magnetics's current Net Margin % is 13.15%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 22.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.74, compared to a current price of €9.75 — trading 44.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 13.15%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 22.95 and 387% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Payton Planar Magnetics' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB), the current Net Margin % is 13.15% 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Payton Planar Magnetics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.75 is trading 44.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.74.
GuruFocus considers Payton Planar Magnetics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:PAYB:
Net Margin %: 13.15% (43% below median its 10-year median of 22.95)
GF Value™: €6.74 vs. price of €9.75 (44.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 387% above the Hardware median (#153 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:PAYB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Payton Planar Magnetics Ltd develops, manufactures, and markets planar transformers, operating globally through its subsidiaries and distributors. The Group has integrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Far East, and has strengthened its operations through the acquisition of a U.S.-based business focused on electronic coils and custom magnetic components. Its product portfolio includes planar transformers, planar inductors, and off-the-shelf transformers, serving automotive, medical, telecom, server, and industrial sectors. The company operates across Israel, Europe, the Americas, and Asia, which generate the majority of its revenue.
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