IMCD NVFRA:INX +2.62%89 Net Margin % is 3.81% as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 4.44. GuruFocus rates FRA:INX with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €141.13 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, IMCD NV ranks better than 53.91% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. IMCD NV's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €88 Mil. IMCD NV's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,305 Mil. Therefore, IMCD NV's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IMCD NV's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:INX'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.02 Med: 4.44 Max: 6.8
Current: 4.55
FRA:INX's Net Margin % is ranked better than 53.91% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs FRA:INX: 4.55
IMCD NV (FRA:INX) 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.
IMCD NV Net Margin % Related Terms
IMCD NV Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IMCD NV'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 Chemicals subindustry, IMCD NV'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.
IMCD NV Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, IMCD NV's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IMCD NV'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.
IMCD NV (FRA:INX) has a Net Margin % of 3.81% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on IMCD NV and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 4.44. Over the past decade, IMCD NV's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.02 to 6.80. According to the industry distribution chart, IMCD NV ranks #731 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is IMCD NV's Net Margin % too high?
IMCD NV's current Net Margin % of 3.81% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 4.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.02 to a high of 6.80. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. IMCD NV's value of 3.81% is 2.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IMCD NV ranks #731 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IMCD NV has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IMCD NV's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, IMCD NV ranks #731 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This puts IMCD NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. IMCD NV's value of 3.81% is 2.4% below this benchmark. Historically, IMCD NV's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.02 to 6.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.44 vs. the industry median of 3.91, IMCD NV 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.91, based on 1,586 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. IMCD NV's current Net Margin % of 3.81% is 2.4% 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 IMCD NV and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IMCD NV's current Net Margin % is 3.81%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 4.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IMCD NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMCD NV (FRA:INX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €141.13, compared to a current price of €80.72 — trading 42.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.81%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 4.44 and 2.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. IMCD NV's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 IMCD NV (FRA:INX), the current Net Margin % is 3.81% as of Dec. 2025. 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 IMCD NV (FRA:INX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMCD NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €80.72 is trading 42.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €141.13.
GuruFocus considers IMCD NV to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:INX:
Net Margin %: 3.81% (14% below median its 10-year median of 4.44)
GF Value™: €141.13 vs. price of €80.72 (42.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% below the Chemicals median (#731 of 1586)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:INX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IMCD NV is a distributor and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients for industrial and life-science markets. The company's product portfolio consists of two categories: Life Science, which consists of the following lines of business: Pharmaceuticals, Beauty & Personal Care, Food & Nutrition, and Home Care I&I, and the Industrial segment, which contains the lines of business of Coatings & Construction, Lubricants & Energy, Industrial Solutions and Advanced Materials. The company has four operating segments: EMEA, Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Holding companies. It derives a majority of its revenue from the EMEA segment, which includes Europe, Turkiye, Israel, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Africa.
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