Grafton GroupGROUF Net Margin % is 5.35% as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 4.43. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Grafton Group's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $91 Mil. Grafton Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,696 Mil. Therefore, Grafton Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grafton Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GROUF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.8 Med: 4.43 Max: 16.17
Current: 9.81
GROUF's Net Margin % is not ranked
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 3.09
vs GROUF: 9.81
Grafton Group (OTCPK:GROUF) 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.
Grafton Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Grafton Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grafton Group'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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, Grafton Group'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.
Grafton Group Net Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Grafton Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grafton Group'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.
Grafton Group (GROUF) has a Net Margin % of 5.35% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Grafton Group and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 4.43. Over the past decade, Grafton Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.80 to 16.17.
Is Grafton Group's Net Margin % too high?
Grafton Group's current Net Margin % of 5.35% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 4.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.80 to a high of 16.17. The Industrial Distribution industry median Net Margin % is 3.09. Grafton Group's value of 5.35% is 73.1% above this industry median.
How does Grafton Group's Net Margin % compare to FAST and GWW?
Grafton Group's Net Margin % of 5.35% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.09. Grafton Group's value of 5.35% is 73.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Grafton Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.80 to 16.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.43 vs. the industry median of 3.09, Grafton Group 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 Distribution company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.09, based on 157 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. Grafton Group's current Net Margin % of 5.35% is 73.1% 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 Grafton Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grafton Group's current Net Margin % is 5.35%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 4.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grafton Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grafton Group (GROUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.59, compared to a current price of $11.05 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.35%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 4.43 and 73.1% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.09. 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 Grafton Group (GROUF), the current Net Margin % is 5.35% 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.
Grafton Group PLC is a distributor of building materials that operates in three segments; The Distribution segment is into the distribution of building and plumbing materials to professional tradespeople engaged in residential repair, maintenance, and improvement projects and also in residential and other new build construction, The Retailing segment operates DIY and home improvement business from a network of stores that supply mainly retail customers with wide products for DIY and for the home and garden, and The Manufacturing segment is into the manufacture of dry mortar in Great Britain. The company also operates in residential and other new build construction. Geographically, the company generates over half of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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