Deutsche Bank AGFRA:DBK -3.15%57 Net Margin % is 24.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 328% above its 10-year median of 5.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:DBK with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,526 Banks companies, Deutsche Bank AG ranks worse than 65.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deutsche Bank AG's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DBK'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.38 Med: 5.71 Max: 21.97
Current: 21.97
FRA:DBK's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 65.92% of 1526
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 26.97
vs FRA:DBK: 21.97
Deutsche Bank AG (FRA:DBK) 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.
Deutsche Bank AG Net Margin % Related Terms
Deutsche Bank AG Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deutsche Bank AG'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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Deutsche Bank AG'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.
Deutsche Bank AG Net Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Deutsche Bank AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Bank AG'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.
Deutsche Bank AG (FRA:DBK) has a Net Margin % of 24.44% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Deutsche Bank AG and its competitors. This is 328% above median its historical median of 5.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Bank AG ranks #1006 out of 1526 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Deutsche Bank AG's Net Margin % too high?
Deutsche Bank AG's current Net Margin % of 24.44% is 328% above median its 10-year median of 5.71. The Banks industry median Net Margin % is 26.97. Deutsche Bank AG's value of 24.44% is 9.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Bank AG ranks #1006 out of 1526 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Deutsche Bank AG has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Bank AG's Net Margin % compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Deutsche Bank AG ranks #1006 out of 1526 companies for Net Margin %. This places Deutsche Bank AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 26.97. Deutsche Bank AG's value of 24.44% is 9.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.71 vs. the industry median of 26.97, Deutsche Bank AG 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 a Banks company?
The median Net Margin % among Banks companies is 26.97, based on 1,526 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. Deutsche Bank AG's current Net Margin % of 24.44% is 9.4% 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 Deutsche Bank AG and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Net Margin % is 26.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Bank AG's current Net Margin % is 24.44%, which is 328% above median its own 10-year median of 5.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Bank AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Bank AG (FRA:DBK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.65, compared to a current price of €29.98 — trading 60.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 24.44%, which is 328% above median its 10-year median of 5.71 and 9.4% below the Banks industry median of 26.97. Deutsche Bank AG's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Deutsche Bank AG (FRA:DBK), the current Net Margin % is 24.44% 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 Deutsche Bank AG (FRA:DBK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Bank AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €29.98 is trading 60.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.65.
GuruFocus considers Deutsche Bank AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DBK:
Net Margin %: 24.44% (328% above median its 10-year median of 5.71)
GF Value™: €18.65 vs. price of €29.98 (60.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.4% below the Banks median (#1006 of 1526)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deutsche Bank is a universal bank operating on a global scale. It offers corporate, retail, investment banking, private banking, and asset management to its clients.
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