DXP EnterprisesDXPE +1.81%74 Net Margin % is 3.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 3.04. GuruFocus rates DXPE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, DXP Enterprises ranks better than 57.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DXP Enterprises's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DXPE'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.91 Med: 3.04 Max: 4.4
Current: 4.27
DXPE's Net Margin % is ranked better than 57.96% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.09
vs DXPE: 4.27
DXP Enterprises (NAS:DXPE) 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.
DXP Enterprises Net Margin % Related Terms
DXP Enterprises Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DXP Enterprises'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.
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, DXP Enterprises'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.
DXP Enterprises Net Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, DXP Enterprises's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DXP Enterprises'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.
DXP Enterprises (DXPE) has a Net Margin % of 3.83% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on DXP Enterprises and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 3.04. According to the industry distribution chart, DXP Enterprises ranks #66 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is DXP Enterprises' Net Margin % too high?
DXP Enterprises' current Net Margin % of 3.83% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 3.04. The Industrial Distribution industry median Net Margin % is 3.09. DXP Enterprises' value of 3.83% is 23.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DXP Enterprises ranks #66 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DXP Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DXP Enterprises' Net Margin % compare to DNOW and DSGR?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, DXP Enterprises ranks #66 out of 157 companies for Net Margin %. This puts DXP Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.09. DXP Enterprises' value of 3.83% is 23.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.04 vs. the industry median of 3.09, DXP Enterprises 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.09, based on 157 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. DXP Enterprises's current Net Margin % of 3.83% is 23.9% 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 DXP Enterprises and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DXP Enterprises's current Net Margin % is 3.83%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 3.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DXP Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DXP Enterprises (DXPE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.91, compared to a current price of $168.50 — trading 93.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.83%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 3.04 and 23.9% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.09. DXP Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 DXP Enterprises (DXPE), the current Net Margin % is 3.83% 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 DXP Enterprises (DXPE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DXP Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $168.50 is trading 93.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $86.91.
GuruFocus considers DXP Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DXPE:
Net Margin %: 3.83% (26% above median its 10-year median of 3.04)
GF Value™: $86.91 vs. price of $168.50 (93.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.9% above the Industrial Distribution median (#66 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DXPE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DXP Enterprises Inc is engaged in the business of distributing maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products, equipment and service to customers in various end markets, including general industrial, energy, food & beverage, chemical, transportation, water and wastewater. The company operates through three business segments: Service Centers, Innovative Pumping Solutions and Supply Chain Services. The majority of revenue is derived from the Service Centers segment, which provides a wide range of MRO products in the rotating equipment, bearing, power transmission, hose, fluid power, metal working, fastener, industrial supply, safety products and safety services categories. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from the United States.
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