HORNBACH Baumarkt AGHAM:HBM -0.78%69 Net Margin % is 1.79% as of Feb. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.79. GuruFocus rates HAM:HBM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €58.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG ranks worse than 54.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:HBM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1 Med: 1.79 Max: 3.44
Current: 1.79
HAM:HBM's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 54.52% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.33
vs HAM:HBM: 1.79
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG (HAM:HBM) 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.
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG Net Margin % Related Terms
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HORNBACH Baumarkt 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.
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, HORNBACH Baumarkt 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.
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HORNBACH Baumarkt 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.
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG (HAM:HBM) has a Net Margin % of 1.79% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on HORNBACH Baumarkt AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.79. Over the past decade, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.00 to 3.44. According to the industry distribution chart, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG ranks #615 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's Net Margin % too high?
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's current Net Margin % of 1.79% is near median its 10-year median of 1.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.44. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's value of 1.79% is 23.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG ranks #615 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's Net Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG ranks #615 out of 1128 companies for Net Margin %. This places HORNBACH Baumarkt AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's value of 1.79% is 23.2% below this benchmark. Historically, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.00 to 3.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.79 vs. the industry median of 2.33, HORNBACH Baumarkt 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.33, based on 1,128 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. HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's current Net Margin % of 1.79% is 23.2% 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 HORNBACH Baumarkt AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's current Net Margin % is 1.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HORNBACH Baumarkt AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG (HAM:HBM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €58.59, compared to a current price of €63.50 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.79 and 23.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.33. HORNBACH Baumarkt AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 HORNBACH Baumarkt AG (HAM:HBM), the current Net Margin % is 1.79% 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 HORNBACH Baumarkt AG (HAM:HBM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HORNBACH Baumarkt AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €63.50 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €58.59.
GuruFocus considers HORNBACH Baumarkt AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:HBM:
Net Margin %: 1.79% (near median its 10-year median of 1.79)
GF Value™: €58.59 vs. price of €63.50 (8.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#615 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:HBM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HORNBACH Baumarkt AG is a German company that operates megastores and offers do-it-yourself (DIY), home improvement, and gardening products. The company also operates in other European countries, including Austria, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Romania. The company conducts its activities through its Retail and Real estate segments. The Retail segment operates DIY megastores and garden centers, while the Real estate segment focuses on retail properties. The stores' product range includes hardware/electrical, paint/wallpaper/flooring, construction materials, sanitary tiles, and garden products. The majority of the company's sales are derived from its retail segment.
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