Stifel FinancialFRA:2SI 79 Net Margin % is 17.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 13.42. GuruFocus rates FRA:2SI with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €66.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 774 Capital Markets companies, Stifel Financial ranks better than 51.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stifel Financial's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2SI'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.22 Med: 13.42 Max: 17.63
Current: 15.51
FRA:2SI's Net Margin % is ranked better than 51.55% of 774
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 14.305
vs FRA:2SI: 15.51
Stifel Financial (FRA:2SI) 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.
Stifel Financial Net Margin % Related Terms
Stifel Financial Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stifel Financial'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.
FRA:2SI vs JEF, BMNR, RIOT: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Stifel Financial'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.
Stifel Financial Net Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Stifel Financial's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stifel Financial'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.
Stifel Financial (FRA:2SI) has a Net Margin % of 17.18% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Stifel Financial and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 13.42. Over the past decade, Stifel Financial's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.22 to 17.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Stifel Financial ranks #375 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Stifel Financial's Net Margin % too high?
Stifel Financial's current Net Margin % of 17.18% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 13.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.22 to a high of 17.63. The Capital Markets industry median Net Margin % is 14.31. Stifel Financial's value of 17.18% is 20.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stifel Financial ranks #375 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stifel Financial has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stifel Financial's Net Margin % compare to JEF and BMNR?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Stifel Financial ranks #375 out of 774 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Stifel Financial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 14.31. Stifel Financial's value of 17.18% is 20.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Stifel Financial's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.22 to 17.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.42 vs. the industry median of 14.31, Stifel Financial 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Net Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 14.31, based on 774 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. Stifel Financial's current Net Margin % of 17.18% is 20.1% 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 Stifel Financial and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Net Margin % is 14.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stifel Financial's current Net Margin % is 17.18%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 13.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stifel Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stifel Financial (FRA:2SI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €66.21, compared to a current price of €63.50 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 17.18%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 13.42 and 20.1% above the Capital Markets industry median of 14.31. Stifel Financial's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Stifel Financial (FRA:2SI), the current Net Margin % is 17.18% 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 Stifel Financial (FRA:2SI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stifel Financial stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €63.50 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €66.21.
GuruFocus considers Stifel Financial to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2SI:
Net Margin %: 17.18% (28% above median its 10-year median of 13.42)
GF Value™: €66.21 vs. price of €63.50 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.1% above the Capital Markets median (#375 of 774)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2SI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stifel Financial is a diversified financial-services provider that generates revenue from wealth management, investment banking, and lending. The firm was founded in 1890 as a St. Louis-based full-service brokerage but has been transformed under CEO Ronald Kruszewski through a slew of acquisitions into a globally competitive wealth manager, investment bank, and retail and institutional brokerage. The firm generated $5.5 billion in revenue in 2025, with roughly two-thirds derived from wealth management and one-third derived from trading and investment banking.
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