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GracoFRA:GA8 +1.41%91 Net Margin % is 21.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 21.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:GA8 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,033 Industrial Products companies, Graco ranks better than 95.98% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Graco's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €103 Mil. Graco's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €467 Mil. Therefore, Graco's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.94%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Graco's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GA8'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.06 Med: 21.19 Max: 23.33
Current: 22.96
FRA:GA8's Net Margin % is ranked better than 95.98% of 3033
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.48
vs FRA:GA8: 22.96
Graco (FRA:GA8) 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.
Graco Net Margin % Related Terms
Graco Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Graco'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Graco'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.
Graco Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Graco's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Graco'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.
Graco (FRA:GA8) has a Net Margin % of 21.94% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Graco and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.19. Over the past decade, Graco's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.06 to 23.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Graco ranks #122 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Graco's Net Margin % too high?
Graco's current Net Margin % of 21.94% is near median its 10-year median of 21.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.06 to a high of 23.33. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.48. Graco's value of 21.94% is 389.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Graco ranks #122 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Graco has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graco's Net Margin % compare to CR and PNR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Graco ranks #122 out of 3033 companies for Net Margin %. This places Graco in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.48. Graco's value of 21.94% is 389.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Graco's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.06 to 23.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.19 vs. the industry median of 4.48, Graco 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.48, based on 3,033 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. Graco's current Net Margin % of 21.94% is 389.7% 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 Graco and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graco's current Net Margin % is 21.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Graco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graco (FRA:GA8) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.46, compared to a current price of €64.90 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 21.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.19 and 389.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.48. Graco's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Graco (FRA:GA8), the current Net Margin % is 21.94% 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 Graco (FRA:GA8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graco stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €64.90 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €79.46.
GuruFocus considers Graco to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GA8:
Net Margin %: 21.94% (near median its 10-year median of 21.19)
GF Value™: €79.46 vs. price of €64.90 (18.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 389.7% above the Industrial Products median (#122 of 3033)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GA8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Graco manufactures equipment used for managing fluids, coatings, and adhesives, specializing in difficult-to-handle materials. Graco's business is organized into three segments: industrial, process, and contractor. The Minnesota-based firm serves a wide range of end markets, including industrial, automotive, and construction, and its broad array of products include pumps, valves, meters, sprayers, and equipment used to apply coatings, sealants, and adhesives. The firm generated roughly $2.2 billion in sales in 2025.
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