Adecco Group AGHAM:ADIA +7.95%52 Net Margin % is 1.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 1.69. GuruFocus rates HAM:ADIA with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.97 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Adecco Group AG ranks worse than 67.32% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Adecco Group AG's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €69 Mil. Adecco Group AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,658 Mil. Therefore, Adecco Group AG's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Adecco Group AG's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:ADIA'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.5 Med: 1.69 Max: 3.33
Current: 1.31
HAM:ADIA's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 67.32% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs HAM:ADIA: 1.31
Adecco Group AG (HAM:ADIA) 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.
Adecco Group AG Net Margin % Related Terms
Adecco Group AG Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adecco Group 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.
HAM:ADIA vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Adecco Group 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.
Adecco Group AG Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Adecco Group AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adecco Group 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.
Adecco Group AG (HAM:ADIA) has a Net Margin % of 1.22% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Adecco Group AG and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 1.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #723 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is Adecco Group AG's Net Margin % too high?
Adecco Group AG's current Net Margin % of 1.22% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.69. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Adecco Group AG's value of 1.22% is 68.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #723 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Adecco Group AG has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adecco Group AG's Net Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Adecco Group AG ranks #723 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places Adecco Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Adecco Group AG's value of 1.22% is 68.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.69 vs. the industry median of 3.83, Adecco Group AG has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 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. Adecco Group AG's current Net Margin % of 1.22% is 68.1% below 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 Adecco Group AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adecco Group AG's current Net Margin % is 1.22%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adecco Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adecco Group AG (HAM:ADIA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.97, compared to a current price of €8.15 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.22%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.69 and 68.1% below the Business Services industry median of 3.83. Adecco Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Adecco Group AG (HAM:ADIA), the current Net Margin % is 1.22% 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 Adecco Group AG (HAM:ADIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adecco Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.15 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.97.
GuruFocus considers Adecco Group AG to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:ADIA:
Net Margin %: 1.22% (28% below median its 10-year median of 1.69)
GF Value™: €12.97 vs. price of €8.15 (37.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.1% below the Business Services median (#723 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:ADIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adecco Group provides human capital solutions. The majority of its revenue comes from flexible placement, but the company also offers permanent placement, career transition, outsourcing, and consulting services in engineering, digital, and IT. The company is organized into three business units—Adecco, Akkodis, and LHH—and operates in over 60 countries.
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