The historical rank and industry rank for Standard Motor Products's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SRU'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.88 Med: 3.99 Max: 7
Current: 2.51
FRA:SRU's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 55.96% of 1326
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.205
vs FRA:SRU: 2.51
Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) 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.
Standard Motor Products Net Margin % Related Terms
Standard Motor Products Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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:SRU vs FOXF, SLDP, PLOW: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Standard Motor Products'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.
Standard Motor Products Net Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Standard Motor Products's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard Motor Products'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.
Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) has a Net Margin % of 3.80% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Standard Motor Products and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.99. Over the past decade, Standard Motor Products' Net Margin % has ranged from 1.88 to 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #742 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is Standard Motor Products' Net Margin % too high?
Standard Motor Products' current Net Margin % of 3.80% is near median its 10-year median of 3.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.88 to a high of 7.00. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Net Margin % is 3.21. Standard Motor Products' value of 3.80% is 18.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #742 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Standard Motor Products has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Motor Products' Net Margin % compare to FOXF and SLDP?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #742 out of 1326 companies for Net Margin %. This places Standard Motor Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.21. Standard Motor Products' value of 3.80% is 18.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Standard Motor Products' own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.88 to 7.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.99 vs. the industry median of 3.21, Standard Motor Products 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.21, based on 1,326 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. Standard Motor Products's current Net Margin % of 3.80% is 18.6% 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 Standard Motor Products and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard Motor Products's current Net Margin % is 3.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Motor Products stock overvalued right now?
Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) has a current Net Margin % of 3.80%. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.50, compared to a current price of €34.60 — trading 2.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.99 and 18.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.21. Standard Motor Products' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU), the current Net Margin % is 3.80% 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 Standard Motor Products (FRA:SRU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Motor Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €34.60 is trading 2.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €35.50.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SRU:
Net Margin %: 3.80% (near median its 10-year median of 3.99)
GF Value™: €35.50 vs. price of €34.60 (2.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#742 of 1326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SRU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standard Motor Products Inc is a manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive parts used in the maintenance, service, and repair of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket industry. It operates into four business segments namely Engineered Solutions, Vehicle Control, Nissens Automotive, and Temperature Control. It focuses on the original equipment and original equipment services markets, with a product lineup of replacement parts for engine management ignition, emission, and fuel systems, as well as temperature-control products. The company operates majorly in the United States, with additional sales in Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.
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