Salzgitter AGFRA:SZGA -1.75%62 Net Margin % is 3.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 170% above its 10-year median of 1.27. GuruFocus rates FRA:SZGA with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 615 Steel companies, Salzgitter AG ranks worse than 64.72% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Salzgitter AG's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €80 Mil. Salzgitter AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,345 Mil. Therefore, Salzgitter AG's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Salzgitter AG's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SZGA'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.91 Med: 1.27 Max: 8.62
Current: 0.47
FRA:SZGA's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 64.72% of 615
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs FRA:SZGA: 0.47
Salzgitter AG (FRA:SZGA) 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.
Salzgitter AG Net Margin % Related Terms
Salzgitter AG Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Salzgitter AG'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:SZGA vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Salzgitter AG'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.
Salzgitter AG Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Salzgitter AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salzgitter AG'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.
Salzgitter AG (FRA:SZGA) has a Net Margin % of 3.43% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Salzgitter AG and its competitors. This is 170% above median its historical median of 1.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Salzgitter AG ranks #398 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Salzgitter AG's Net Margin % too high?
Salzgitter AG's current Net Margin % of 3.43% is 170% above median its 10-year median of 1.27. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Salzgitter AG's value of 3.43% is 84.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salzgitter AG ranks #398 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Salzgitter AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salzgitter AG's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Salzgitter AG ranks #398 out of 615 companies for Net Margin %. This places Salzgitter AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Salzgitter AG's value of 3.43% is 84.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 1.86, Salzgitter AG 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 615 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. Salzgitter AG's current Net Margin % of 3.43% is 84.4% 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 Salzgitter AG and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salzgitter AG's current Net Margin % is 3.43%, which is 170% above median its own 10-year median of 1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salzgitter AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salzgitter AG (FRA:SZGA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.99, compared to a current price of €4.50 — trading 126.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.43%, which is 170% above median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 84.4% above the Steel industry median of 1.86. Salzgitter AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Salzgitter AG (FRA:SZGA), the current Net Margin % is 3.43% 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 Salzgitter AG (FRA:SZGA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salzgitter AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.50 is trading 126.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.99.
GuruFocus considers Salzgitter AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SZGA:
Net Margin %: 3.43% (170% above median its 10-year median of 1.27)
GF Value™: €1.99 vs. price of €4.50 (126.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.4% above the Steel median (#398 of 615)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SZGA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Salzgitter AG operates as a holding company. It has four divisions: Steel Production, Steel Processing, Trading and Technology. The majority is derived from the Steel Production segment, which manufactures high-quality branded steel & special steel. Its core product offerings include strip steel articles, seamless and welded steel pipes and tubes, and heavy plate count.
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