Stolt-NielsenHAM:SN6 -1.25%79 Net Margin % is 6.62% as of Feb. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 4.82. GuruFocus rates HAM:SN6 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.84. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Transportation companies, Stolt-Nielsen ranks better than 66.07% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Stolt-Nielsen's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €40 Mil. Stolt-Nielsen's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €606 Mil. Therefore, Stolt-Nielsen's net margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 6.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stolt-Nielsen's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:SN6'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 4.82 Max: 13.66
Current: 8.8
HAM:SN6's Net Margin % is ranked better than 66.07% of 1008
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.98
vs HAM:SN6: 8.80
Stolt-Nielsen (HAM:SN6) 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.
Stolt-Nielsen Net Margin % Related Terms
Stolt-Nielsen Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stolt-Nielsen'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 Marine Shipping subindustry, Stolt-Nielsen'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.
Stolt-Nielsen Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Stolt-Nielsen's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stolt-Nielsen'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.
Stolt-Nielsen (HAM:SN6) has a Net Margin % of 6.62% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Stolt-Nielsen and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 4.82. Over the past decade, Stolt-Nielsen's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.04 to 13.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Stolt-Nielsen ranks #342 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is Stolt-Nielsen's Net Margin % too high?
Stolt-Nielsen's current Net Margin % of 6.62% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 4.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 13.66. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. Stolt-Nielsen's value of 6.62% is 32.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stolt-Nielsen ranks #342 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stolt-Nielsen has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stolt-Nielsen's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Stolt-Nielsen ranks #342 out of 1008 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Stolt-Nielsen in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. Stolt-Nielsen's value of 6.62% is 32.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Stolt-Nielsen's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.04 to 13.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.82 vs. the industry median of 4.98, Stolt-Nielsen 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 Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.98, based on 1,008 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. Stolt-Nielsen's current Net Margin % of 6.62% is 32.9% 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 Stolt-Nielsen and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stolt-Nielsen's current Net Margin % is 6.62%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 4.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stolt-Nielsen stock overvalued right now?
Stolt-Nielsen (HAM:SN6) has a current Net Margin % of 6.62%. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.84, compared to a current price of €27.65 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.62%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 4.82 and 32.9% above the Transportation industry median of 4.98. Stolt-Nielsen's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Stolt-Nielsen (HAM:SN6), the current Net Margin % is 6.62% 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 Stolt-Nielsen (HAM:SN6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stolt-Nielsen stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €27.65 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.84.
Key valuation signals for HAM:SN6:
Net Margin %: 6.62% (37% above median its 10-year median of 4.82)
GF Value™: €26.84 vs. price of €27.65 (3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.9% above the Transportation median (#342 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:SN6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stolt-Nielsen Ltd is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Bermuda. The company organizes itself into five business segments: Tankers, Terminals, Tank Containers, Stolt Sea Farm, and Stolt-Nielsen Gas. The Group generates the majority of its operating revenue through its tanker segment from the transportation of liquids by sea and inland waterways under contracts of affreightment or through contracts on the spot market. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from the United States and the rest from Belgium, China, and other regions.
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