The historical rank and industry rank for Pilkington Deutschland AG's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:FDD'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.49 Med: -0.6 Max: 33.4
Current: -22.49
HAM:FDD's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 90.86% of 405
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.4
vs HAM:FDD: -22.49
Pilkington Deutschland AG (HAM:FDD) 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.
Pilkington Deutschland AG Net Margin % Related Terms
Pilkington Deutschland AG 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.
For the Building Materials subindustry, Pilkington Deutschland 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.
Pilkington Deutschland AG Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Pilkington Deutschland AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pilkington Deutschland 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.
Pilkington Deutschland AG (HAM:FDD) has a Net Margin % of -22.49% as of Mar. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Pilkington Deutschland AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pilkington Deutschland AG ranks #368 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is Pilkington Deutschland AG's Net Margin % too high?
Pilkington Deutschland AG's current Net Margin % is -22.49%. Based on the distribution chart, Pilkington Deutschland AG ranks #368 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pilkington Deutschland AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pilkington Deutschland AG's Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Pilkington Deutschland AG ranks #368 out of 405 companies for Net Margin %. This places Pilkington Deutschland AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.40. 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 Building Materials company?
The median Net Margin % among Building Materials companies is 4.40, based on 405 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. 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 Pilkington Deutschland AG and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pilkington Deutschland AG's current Net Margin % is -22.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pilkington Deutschland AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilkington Deutschland AG (HAM:FDD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €213.05, compared to a current price of €242.00 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -22.49%. Pilkington Deutschland AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Pilkington Deutschland AG (HAM:FDD), the current Net Margin % is -22.49% as of Mar. 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.
Is Pilkington Deutschland AG (HAM:FDD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilkington Deutschland AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €242.00 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €213.05.
GuruFocus considers Pilkington Deutschland AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:FDD:
Net Margin %: -22.49%
GF Value™: €213.05 vs. price of €242.00 (13.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:FDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pilkington Deutschland AG manufactures and markets flat and safety glass for the building and automotive markets. It manufactures glass and glass products for Architectural application such as new construction, renovation, and solar applications, Automotive application namely equipment and automotive glass parts and Technical Glass which covers a wide range of refined glasses for displays, optoelectronics and fiberglass products.
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