The historical rank and industry rank for Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:A6W'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -48.54 Med: 17.66 Max: 41.05
Current: -37.09
HAM:A6W's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 91.43% of 933
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 45.13
vs HAM:A6W: -37.09
Alexandria Real Estate Equities (HAM:A6W) 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.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Net Margin % Related Terms
Alexandria Real Estate Equities 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.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Net Margin % Chart
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Alexandria Real Estate Equities'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.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Net Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alexandria Real Estate Equities'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.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities (HAM:A6W) has a Net Margin % of 55.38% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Alexandria Real Estate Equities and its competitors. This is 214% above median its historical median of 17.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Alexandria Real Estate Equities ranks #853 out of 933 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 91.4%.
Is Alexandria Real Estate Equities' Net Margin % too high?
Alexandria Real Estate Equities' current Net Margin % of 55.38% is 214% above median its 10-year median of 17.66. The REITs industry median Net Margin % is 45.13. Alexandria Real Estate Equities' value of 55.38% is 22.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alexandria Real Estate Equities ranks #853 out of 933 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alexandria Real Estate Equities has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexandria Real Estate Equities' Net Margin % compare to BXP and VNO?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Alexandria Real Estate Equities ranks #853 out of 933 companies for Net Margin %. This places Alexandria Real Estate Equities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 45.13. Alexandria Real Estate Equities' value of 55.38% is 22.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.66 vs. the industry median of 45.13, Alexandria Real Estate Equities 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 REITs company?
The median Net Margin % among REITs companies is 45.13, based on 933 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. Alexandria Real Estate Equities's current Net Margin % of 55.38% is 22.7% 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Net Margin % is 45.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alexandria Real Estate Equities's current Net Margin % is 55.38%, which is 214% above median its own 10-year median of 17.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexandria Real Estate Equities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexandria Real Estate Equities (HAM:A6W) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €80.55, compared to a current price of €46.10 — trading 42.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 55.38%, which is 214% above median its 10-year median of 17.66 and 22.7% above the REITs industry median of 45.13. Alexandria Real Estate Equities' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 9 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities (HAM:A6W), the current Net Margin % is 55.38% 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities (HAM:A6W) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexandria Real Estate Equities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €46.10 is trading 42.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €80.55.
GuruFocus considers Alexandria Real Estate Equities to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HAM:A6W:
Net Margin %: 55.38% (214% above median its 10-year median of 17.66)
GF Value™: €80.55 vs. price of €46.10 (42.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.7% above the REITs median (#853 of 933)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:A6W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Business Description
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc is an urban office real estate investment trust (REIT). It is engaged in the business of providing space for lease to life science, agtech, and technology tenants. The company has established a market presence in key locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, and Research Triangle, Texas, and Canada. The Company is a life science real estate investment trust focused on developing, redeveloping, and operating properties that provide space for lease to tenants in the life science industry.
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