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DATA Communications Management (FRA:18DN) 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.
DATA Communications Management Net Margin % Related Terms
DATA Communications Management 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, DATA Communications Management'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.
DATA Communications Management Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, DATA Communications Management's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DATA Communications Management'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.
DATA Communications Management (FRA:18DN) has a Net Margin % of -0.81% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on DATA Communications Management and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DATA Communications Management ranks #753 out of 1068 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is DATA Communications Management's Net Margin % too high?
DATA Communications Management's current Net Margin % is -0.81%. Based on the distribution chart, DATA Communications Management ranks #753 out of 1068 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DATA Communications Management has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DATA Communications Management's Net Margin % compare to ?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, DATA Communications Management ranks #753 out of 1068 companies for Net Margin %. This places DATA Communications Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.03. 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 4.03, based on 1,068 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. 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 DATA Communications Management and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DATA Communications Management's current Net Margin % is -0.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DATA Communications Management stock overvalued right now?
DATA Communications Management (FRA:18DN) has a current Net Margin % of -0.81%. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.06, compared to a current price of €1.40 — trading 32.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -0.81%. DATA Communications Management's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 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 DATA Communications Management (FRA:18DN), the current Net Margin % is -0.81% as of Jun. 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 DATA Communications Management (FRA:18DN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DATA Communications Management stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.40 is trading 32.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.06.
Key valuation signals for FRA:18DN:
Net Margin %: -0.81%
GF Value™: €1.06 vs. price of €1.40 (32.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:18DN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DATA Communications Management Corp is a Canadian provider of print and digital solutions, serving brands across industries such as financial services, retail, healthcare, energy, regulated sectors, and the public sector. The company manufactures customized products based on pre-approved customer specifications and also procures and resells products from third-party vendors, including technology-enabled hardware solutions, as requested by clients. It mainly operates in Canada, which generates the majority of its revenue, with additional operations in the United States.
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