WD-40 CoFRA:WD1 +1.80%92 Net Margin % is 12.57% as of Feb. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 13.87. GuruFocus rates FRA:WD1 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €226.38. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, WD-40 Co ranks better than 83.29% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. WD-40 Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €17.2 Mil. WD-40 Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €136.8 Mil. Therefore, WD-40 Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 12.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WD-40 Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WD1'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.79 Med: 13.87 Max: 15.96
Current: 12.57
FRA:WD1's Net Margin % is ranked better than 83.29% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs FRA:WD1: 12.57
WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1) 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.
WD-40 Co Net Margin % Related Terms
WD-40 Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WD-40 Co'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:WD1 vs HWKN, FUL, AVNT: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, WD-40 Co'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.
WD-40 Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, WD-40 Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WD-40 Co'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.
WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1) has a Net Margin % of 12.57% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on WD-40 Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.87. Over the past decade, WD-40 Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 11.79 to 15.96. According to the industry distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #264 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is WD-40 Co's Net Margin % too high?
WD-40 Co's current Net Margin % of 12.57% is near median its 10-year median of 13.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.79 to a high of 15.96. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. WD-40 Co's value of 12.57% is 221.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #264 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WD-40 Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WD-40 Co's Net Margin % compare to HWKN and FUL?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #264 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This places WD-40 Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. WD-40 Co's value of 12.57% is 221.9% above this benchmark. Historically, WD-40 Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 11.79 to 15.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.87 vs. the industry median of 3.91, WD-40 Co 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 1,580 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. WD-40 Co's current Net Margin % of 12.57% is 221.9% 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 WD-40 Co 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. WD-40 Co's current Net Margin % is 12.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WD-40 Co stock overvalued right now?
WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1) has a current Net Margin % of 12.57%. The stock's GF Value™ is €226.38, compared to a current price of €214.60 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 12.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.87 and 221.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. WD-40 Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 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 WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1), the current Net Margin % is 12.57% as of Feb. 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 WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WD-40 Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €214.60 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €226.38.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WD1:
Net Margin %: 12.57% (near median its 10-year median of 13.87)
GF Value™: €226.38 vs. price of €214.60 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 221.9% above the Chemicals median (#264 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WD1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WD-40 Co is a global marketing organization focused on developing and selling products that solve maintenance and cleaning problems internationally. It offers two product groups: maintenance products, including the flagship WD-40 Multi-Use Product, which serves as a lubricant, rust preventative, penetrant, and moisture displacer, marketed globally; and homecare and cleaning products, mainly sold in North America, the UK, and Australia. The company distributes its products through hardware stores, automotive parts outlets, industrial suppliers, mass retailers, online platforms, and specialty retailers across the Americas, EIMEA, and Asia-Pacific, with the majority of revenue generated in the Americas.
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