PentairFRA:PNT +3.42%78 Net Margin % is 16.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 14.93. GuruFocus rates FRA:PNT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €81.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,039 Industrial Products companies, Pentair ranks better than 90.29% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Pentair's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €149 Mil. Pentair's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €897 Mil. Therefore, Pentair's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.63%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pentair's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PNT'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.67 Med: 14.93 Max: 23.42
Current: 15.98
FRA:PNT's Net Margin % is ranked better than 90.29% of 3039
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.54
vs FRA:PNT: 15.98
Pentair (FRA:PNT) 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.
Pentair Net Margin % Related Terms
Pentair Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pentair'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, Pentair'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.
Pentair Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pentair's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pentair'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.
Pentair (FRA:PNT) has a Net Margin % of 16.63% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Pentair and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 14.93. Over the past decade, Pentair's Net Margin % has ranged from 11.67 to 23.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Pentair ranks #295 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is Pentair's Net Margin % too high?
Pentair's current Net Margin % of 16.63% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 14.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.67 to a high of 23.42. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. Pentair's value of 16.63% is 266.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pentair ranks #295 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pentair has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pentair's Net Margin % compare to CR and GGG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pentair ranks #295 out of 3039 companies for Net Margin %. This places Pentair in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. Pentair's value of 16.63% is 266.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Pentair's own Net Margin % has ranged from 11.67 to 23.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.93 vs. the industry median of 4.54, Pentair 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 4.54, based on 3,039 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. Pentair's current Net Margin % of 16.63% is 266.3% 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 Pentair and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pentair's current Net Margin % is 16.63%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 14.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pentair stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentair (FRA:PNT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €81.33, compared to a current price of €66.60 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 16.63%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 14.93 and 266.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.54. Pentair's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Pentair (FRA:PNT), the current Net Margin % is 16.63% 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 Pentair (FRA:PNT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentair stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €66.60 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €81.33.
GuruFocus considers Pentair to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PNT:
Net Margin %: 16.63% (11% above median its 10-year median of 14.93)
GF Value™: €81.33 vs. price of €66.60 (18.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 266.3% above the Industrial Products median (#295 of 3039)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pentair is a global leader in the water treatment industry, with 10,000 employees and a presence in 25 countries. Its business is organized into three segments: pool, water technologies, and flow. The company offers a wide range of water solutions, including energy-efficient swimming pool equipment, filtration solutions, and commercial and industrial pumps. Pentair generated approximately $4.2 billion in revenue in 2025.
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