Alliant EnergyFRA:AY1 +1.40%78 Net Margin % is 18.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 16.82. GuruFocus rates FRA:AY1 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €56.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Alliant Energy ranks better than 81.84% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Alliant Energy's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €194 Mil. Alliant Energy's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,024 Mil. Therefore, Alliant Energy's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alliant Energy's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AY1'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.5 Med: 16.82 Max: 18.58
Current: 18.58
FRA:AY1's Net Margin % is ranked better than 81.84% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs FRA:AY1: 18.58
Alliant Energy (FRA:AY1) 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.
Alliant Energy Net Margin % Related Terms
Alliant Energy Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alliant Energy'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:AY1 vs EVRG, CMS, PNW: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Alliant Energy'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.
Alliant Energy Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Alliant Energy's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alliant Energy'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.
Alliant Energy (FRA:AY1) has a Net Margin % of 18.92% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Alliant Energy and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 16.82. Over the past decade, Alliant Energy's Net Margin % has ranged from 11.50 to 18.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Alliant Energy ranks #91 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Alliant Energy's Net Margin % too high?
Alliant Energy's current Net Margin % of 18.92% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 16.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.50 to a high of 18.58. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Alliant Energy's value of 18.92% is 115% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alliant Energy ranks #91 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alliant Energy has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alliant Energy's Net Margin % compare to EVRG and CMS?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Alliant Energy ranks #91 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This places Alliant Energy in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Alliant Energy's value of 18.92% is 115% above this benchmark. Historically, Alliant Energy's own Net Margin % has ranged from 11.50 to 18.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.82 vs. the industry median of 8.80, Alliant Energy 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.80, 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. Alliant Energy's current Net Margin % of 18.92% is 115% 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 Alliant Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alliant Energy's current Net Margin % is 18.92%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 16.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alliant Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliant Energy (FRA:AY1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.74, compared to a current price of €65.86 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 18.92%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 16.82 and 115% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.80. Alliant Energy's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 10 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 Alliant Energy (FRA:AY1), the current Net Margin % is 18.92% 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 Alliant Energy (FRA:AY1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliant Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €65.86 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €56.74.
GuruFocus considers Alliant Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AY1:
Net Margin %: 18.92% (12% above median its 10-year median of 16.82)
GF Value™: €56.74 vs. price of €65.86 (16.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 115% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#91 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AY1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alliant Energy is the parent of two regulated utilities, Interstate Power and Light and Wisconsin Power and Light. Together, IPL and WPL serve nearly 1 million electric customers and 425,000 natural gas-only customers. Both subsidiaries engage in the generation and distribution of electricity and the distribution and transportation of natural gas. Alliant also owns a 16% interest in American Transmission.
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