Kimball ElectronicsFRA:3C3 -0.89%79 Net Margin % is 1.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 2.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:3C3 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.16. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,039 Industrial Products companies, Kimball Electronics ranks worse than 65.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kimball Electronics's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:3C3'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14 Med: 2.49 Max: 4.4
Current: 1.81
FRA:3C3's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 65.98% of 3039
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.54
vs FRA:3C3: 1.81
Kimball Electronics (FRA:3C3) 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.
Kimball Electronics Net Margin % Related Terms
Kimball Electronics Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kimball Electronics'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:3C3 vs ADSE, LTBR, EAF: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Kimball Electronics'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.
Kimball Electronics Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kimball Electronics's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimball Electronics'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.
Kimball Electronics (FRA:3C3) has a Net Margin % of 1.62% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kimball Electronics and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 2.49. Over the past decade, Kimball Electronics' Net Margin % has ranged from 1.14 to 4.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimball Electronics ranks #2005 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Kimball Electronics' Net Margin % too high?
Kimball Electronics' current Net Margin % of 1.62% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 2.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 4.40. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. Kimball Electronics' value of 1.62% is 64.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimball Electronics ranks #2005 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kimball Electronics has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimball Electronics' Net Margin % compare to ADSE and LTBR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kimball Electronics ranks #2005 out of 3039 companies for Net Margin %. This places Kimball Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. Kimball Electronics' value of 1.62% is 64.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Kimball Electronics' own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.14 to 4.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.49 vs. the industry median of 4.54, Kimball Electronics has consistently been below 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 Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.54, based on 3,039 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. Kimball Electronics's current Net Margin % of 1.62% is 64.3% below 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 Kimball Electronics and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimball Electronics's current Net Margin % is 1.62%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimball Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Kimball Electronics (FRA:3C3) has a current Net Margin % of 1.62%. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.16, compared to a current price of €22.20 — trading 29.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.62%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 2.49 and 64.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 4.54. Kimball Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Kimball Electronics (FRA:3C3), the current Net Margin % is 1.62% 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 Kimball Electronics (FRA:3C3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimball Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €22.20 is trading 29.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.16.
Key valuation signals for FRA:3C3:
Net Margin %: 1.62% (35% below median its 10-year median of 2.49)
GF Value™: €17.16 vs. price of €22.20 (29.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.3% below the Industrial Products median (#2005 of 3039)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3C3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kimball Electronics Inc is a contract electronic manufacturing services company. The company is engaged in producing durable electronics for the automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety end markets. The company's engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain services utilize common production and support capabilities. It is also engaged in producing safety-critical electronic assemblies for its automotive customers. Geographically, it has business units located in the United States, China, Mexico, Poland, Romania, and Thailand. The company derives maximum revenue from Mexico.
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