Intertek GroupFRA:IT10 +3.17%80 Net Margin % is 10.53% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 10.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:IT10 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €54.31. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Intertek Group ranks better than 75.23% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Intertek Group's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €212 Mil. Intertek Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,011 Mil. Therefore, Intertek Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.53%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Intertek Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IT10'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.93 Med: 10.08 Max: 10.48
Current: 10.01
FRA:IT10's Net Margin % is ranked better than 75.23% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs FRA:IT10: 10.01
Intertek Group (FRA:IT10) 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.
Intertek Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Intertek Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intertek Group'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:IT10 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Intertek Group'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.
Intertek Group Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Intertek Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intertek Group'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.
Intertek Group (FRA:IT10) has a Net Margin % of 10.53% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Intertek Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.08. Over the past decade, Intertek Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 8.93 to 10.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Intertek Group ranks #266 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Intertek Group's Net Margin % too high?
Intertek Group's current Net Margin % of 10.53% is near median its 10-year median of 10.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.93 to a high of 10.48. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Intertek Group's value of 10.53% is 174.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intertek Group ranks #266 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Intertek Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intertek Group's Net Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Intertek Group ranks #266 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places Intertek Group in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Intertek Group's value of 10.53% is 174.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Intertek Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 8.93 to 10.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.08 vs. the industry median of 3.83, Intertek Group 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 a Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 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. Intertek Group's current Net Margin % of 10.53% is 174.9% 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 Intertek Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intertek Group's current Net Margin % is 10.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intertek Group stock overvalued right now?
Intertek Group (FRA:IT10) has a current Net Margin % of 10.53%. The stock's GF Value™ is €54.31, compared to a current price of €65.00 — trading 19.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.08 and 174.9% above the Business Services industry median of 3.83. Intertek Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Intertek Group (FRA:IT10), the current Net Margin % is 10.53% 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 Intertek Group (FRA:IT10) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intertek Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €65.00 is trading 19.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €54.31.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IT10:
Net Margin %: 10.53% (near median its 10-year median of 10.08)
GF Value™: €54.31 vs. price of €65.00 (19.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 174.9% above the Business Services median (#266 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IT10 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intertek is one of the largest and oldest companies in the testing, inspection, and certification industry. Its primary activities include testing products and materials, inspecting sites/industrial equipment, and certifying products and systems to ensure compliance with global/company standards. Intertek is one of only three TIC companies operating globally across multiple industries. The firm was listed in 2002 following Charterhouse's divestment. It employs over 40,000 people worldwide.
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