SamseFRA:78S -0.41%65 Net Margin % is 2.71% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 2.95. GuruFocus rates FRA:78S with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €156.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, Samse ranks worse than 70.7% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Samse's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €25 Mil. Samse's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €920 Mil. Therefore, Samse's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Samse's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:78S'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.33 Med: 2.95 Max: 5.28
Current: 1.33
FRA:78S's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 70.7% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.09
vs FRA:78S: 1.33
Samse (FRA:78S) 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.
Samse Net Margin % Related Terms
Samse Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samse'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:78S vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Samse'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.
Samse Net Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Samse's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samse'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.
Samse (FRA:78S) has a Net Margin % of 2.71% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Samse and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.95. Over the past decade, Samse's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.33 to 5.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Samse ranks #111 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 70.7%.
Is Samse's Net Margin % too high?
Samse's current Net Margin % of 2.71% is near median its 10-year median of 2.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.33 to a high of 5.28. The Industrial Distribution industry median Net Margin % is 3.09. Samse's value of 2.71% is 12.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samse ranks #111 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Samse has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samse's Net Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Samse ranks #111 out of 157 companies for Net Margin %. This places Samse in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.09. Samse's value of 2.71% is 12.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Samse's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.33 to 5.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.95 vs. the industry median of 3.09, Samse 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 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. Samse's current Net Margin % of 2.71% is 12.3% 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 Samse 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. Samse's current Net Margin % is 2.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samse stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samse (FRA:78S) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €156.67, compared to a current price of €121.50 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.95 and 12.3% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.09. Samse's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Samse (FRA:78S), the current Net Margin % is 2.71% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Samse (FRA:78S) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samse stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €121.50 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €156.67.
GuruFocus considers Samse to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:78S:
Net Margin %: 2.71% (near median its 10-year median of 2.95)
GF Value™: €156.67 vs. price of €121.50 (22.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.3% below the Industrial Distribution median (#111 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:78S stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samse SA is a distributor of construction materials and tools. The group divides its activities into two segments DIY and Trading. The company's multi-specialist wholesale trade in materials accounted for approximately 64% of the group's turnover. In addition, the company is also engaged in the timber and panel trading activity. The company's renewable energy business is represented by Sweetair. Sweetair offers a comprehensive range of services for both new build and renovation projects.
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