The historical rank and industry rank for Frequency Electronics's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:98K'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -60.34 Med: -7.34 Max: 33.93
Current: 10.62
FRA:98K's Net Margin % is ranked better than 81.48% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs FRA:98K: 10.62
Frequency Electronics (FRA:98K) 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.
Frequency Electronics Net Margin % Related Terms
Frequency Electronics Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frequency 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:98K vs NTGR, CLFD, BKTI: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Frequency 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.
Frequency Electronics Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Frequency Electronics's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frequency 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.
Frequency Electronics (FRA:98K) has a Net Margin % of 9.28% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Frequency Electronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Frequency Electronics ranks #458 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Frequency Electronics' Net Margin % too high?
Frequency Electronics' current Net Margin % is 9.28%. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Frequency Electronics' value of 9.28% is 243.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frequency Electronics ranks #458 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Frequency Electronics has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frequency Electronics' Net Margin % compare to NTGR and CLFD?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Frequency Electronics ranks #458 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This places Frequency Electronics in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Frequency Electronics' value of 9.28% is 243.7% above this benchmark. 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,473 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. Frequency Electronics's current Net Margin % of 9.28% is 243.7% 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 Frequency Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frequency Electronics's current Net Margin % is 9.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frequency Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frequency Electronics (FRA:98K) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.09, compared to a current price of €58.50 — trading 346.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.28% and 243.7% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Frequency Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Frequency Electronics (FRA:98K), the current Net Margin % is 9.28% as of Jan. 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 Frequency Electronics (FRA:98K) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frequency Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €58.50 is trading 346.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.09.
GuruFocus considers Frequency Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:98K:
Net Margin %: 9.28%
GF Value™: €13.09 vs. price of €58.50 (346.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 243.7% above the Hardware median (#458 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:98K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frequency Electronics Inc is engaged in the design, development, and manufacture of high-precision timing, and frequency control products for space, air, sea, and terrestrial applications. The company has FEI-NY and FEI-Zyfer reportable segments. It derives the majority of its revenues from the FEI-NY segment. FEI-NY segment operations consist principally of precision time and frequency control products used in three principal markets namely communication satellites (both commercial and U.S. Government-funded); terrestrial cellular telephone or other ground-based telecommunication stations; and other components and systems for the U.S. military.
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