SOL SpAFRA:QOL +0.51%78 Net Margin % is 9.25% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 8.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:QOL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, SOL SpA ranks better than 74.91% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. SOL SpA's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €83 Mil. SOL SpA's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €902 Mil. Therefore, SOL SpA's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SOL SpA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:QOL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.32 Med: 8.61 Max: 10.58
Current: 9.4
FRA:QOL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 74.91% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs FRA:QOL: 9.40
SOL SpA (FRA:QOL) 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.
SOL SpA Net Margin % Related Terms
SOL SpA Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SOL SpA'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, SOL SpA'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.
SOL SpA Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SOL SpA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SOL SpA'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.
SOL SpA (FRA:QOL) has a Net Margin % of 9.25% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on SOL SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.61. Over the past decade, SOL SpA's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.32 to 10.58. According to the industry distribution chart, SOL SpA ranks #398 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is SOL SpA's Net Margin % too high?
SOL SpA's current Net Margin % of 9.25% is near median its 10-year median of 8.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.32 to a high of 10.58. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. SOL SpA's value of 9.25% is 136.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SOL SpA ranks #398 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SOL SpA has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SOL SpA's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SOL SpA ranks #398 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This puts SOL SpA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. SOL SpA's value of 9.25% is 136.9% above this benchmark. Historically, SOL SpA's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.32 to 10.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.61 vs. the industry median of 3.91, SOL SpA 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 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. SOL SpA's current Net Margin % of 9.25% is 136.9% 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 SOL SpA 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. SOL SpA's current Net Margin % is 9.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SOL SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOL SpA (FRA:QOL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.17, compared to a current price of €58.60 — trading 39% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.61 and 136.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. SOL SpA's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 SOL SpA (FRA:QOL), the current Net Margin % is 9.25% 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 SOL SpA (FRA:QOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOL SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €58.60 is trading 39% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.17.
GuruFocus considers SOL SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:QOL:
Net Margin %: 9.25% (near median its 10-year median of 8.61)
GF Value™: €42.17 vs. price of €58.60 (39% above fair value)
Industry Position: 136.9% above the Chemicals median (#398 of 1586)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:QOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SOL SpA manufactures and sells industrial gases and medical equipment. The firm's two segments are based on product type. The home-care segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells a variety of medicinal gases including oxygen, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, synthetic air, and medical air. The segment also provides medical air services for hospitals. The technical gases segment sells gas-based products to the energy, agricultural, food, metalworking, glass, and electronics industries. More of SOL's revenue comes from Italy than any other country.
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