The historical rank and industry rank for Axis Capital Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AXV'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.31 Med: 6.49 Max: 17.97
Current: 16.11
FRA:AXV's Net Margin % is ranked better than 76.05% of 501
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 9.29
vs FRA:AXV: 16.11
Axis Capital Holdings (FRA:AXV) 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.
Axis Capital Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Axis Capital Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axis Capital Holdings'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:AXV vs FAF, ACT, ESNT: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, Axis Capital Holdings'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.
Axis Capital Holdings Net Margin % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Axis Capital Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axis Capital Holdings'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.
Axis Capital Holdings (FRA:AXV) has a Net Margin % of 15.16% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Axis Capital Holdings and its competitors. This is 134% above median its historical median of 6.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Axis Capital Holdings ranks #120 out of 501 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Axis Capital Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Axis Capital Holdings' current Net Margin % of 15.16% is 134% above median its 10-year median of 6.49. The Insurance industry median Net Margin % is 9.29. Axis Capital Holdings' value of 15.16% is 63.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axis Capital Holdings ranks #120 out of 501 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Axis Capital Holdings has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axis Capital Holdings' Net Margin % compare to FAF and ACT?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Axis Capital Holdings ranks #120 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This places Axis Capital Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 9.29. Axis Capital Holdings' value of 15.16% is 63.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.49 vs. the industry median of 9.29, Axis Capital Holdings 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 an Insurance company?
The median Net Margin % among Insurance companies is 9.29, based on 501 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. Axis Capital Holdings's current Net Margin % of 15.16% is 63.2% 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 Axis Capital Holdings and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Net Margin % is 9.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axis Capital Holdings's current Net Margin % is 15.16%, which is 134% above median its own 10-year median of 6.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axis Capital Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Axis Capital Holdings (FRA:AXV) has a current Net Margin % of 15.16%. The stock's GF Value™ is €89.05, compared to a current price of €89.00 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 15.16%, which is 134% above median its 10-year median of 6.49 and 63.2% above the Insurance industry median of 9.29. Axis Capital Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Axis Capital Holdings (FRA:AXV), the current Net Margin % is 15.16% 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 Axis Capital Holdings (FRA:AXV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axis Capital Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €89.00 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €89.05.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AXV:
Net Margin %: 15.16% (134% above median its 10-year median of 6.49)
GF Value™: €89.05 vs. price of €89.00 (0.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.2% above the Insurance median (#120 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AXV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd is a specialty underwriter and provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions with operations in Bermuda, the United States (U.S.), Europe, Singapore, and Canada. The company manages its portfolio holistically, aiming to construct an optimum consolidated portfolio of funded and unfunded risks. The company's segment consists of Insurance and Reinsurance. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Insurance segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, and also has its presence in Ireland, Lloyd's of London, and Bermuda.
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