Hochtief AGHOCFF 71 Net Margin % is 2.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 1.86. GuruFocus rates HOCFF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $182.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,766 Construction companies, Hochtief AG ranks worse than 62.12% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Hochtief AG's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $243 Mil. Hochtief AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10,860 Mil. Therefore, Hochtief AG's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hochtief AG's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HOCFF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.8 Med: 1.86 Max: 2.36
Current: 2.08
HOCFF's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 62.12% of 1766
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs HOCFF: 2.08
Hochtief AG (OTCPK:HOCFF) 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.
Hochtief AG Net Margin % Related Terms
Hochtief AG Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hochtief 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hochtief 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.
Hochtief AG Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hochtief AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hochtief 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.
Hochtief AG (HOCFF) has a Net Margin % of 2.24% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hochtief AG and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 1.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #1097 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 62.1%.
Is Hochtief AG's Net Margin % too high?
Hochtief AG's current Net Margin % of 2.24% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.86. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Hochtief AG's value of 2.24% is 42.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #1097 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hochtief AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hochtief AG's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hochtief AG ranks #1097 out of 1766 companies for Net Margin %. This places Hochtief AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Hochtief AG's value of 2.24% is 42.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.86 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Hochtief 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.92, based on 1,766 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. Hochtief AG's current Net Margin % of 2.24% is 42.9% 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 Hochtief AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hochtief AG's current Net Margin % is 2.24%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hochtief AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochtief AG (HOCFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $182.84, compared to a current price of $565.38 — trading 209.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.24%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.86 and 42.9% below the Construction industry median of 3.92. Hochtief AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Hochtief AG (HOCFF), the current Net Margin % is 2.24% 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 Hochtief AG (HOCFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hochtief AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $565.38 is trading 209.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $182.84.
GuruFocus considers Hochtief AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HOCFF:
Net Margin %: 2.24% (20% above median its 10-year median of 1.86)
GF Value™: $182.84 vs. price of $565.38 (209.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.9% below the Construction median (#1097 of 1766)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOCFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hochtief AG develops and constructs building and infrastructure projects. It works on complex projects in transportation, energy, urban infrastructure, and mining markets. It expands transportation networks with roads, bridges, and tunnels, or designs and constructs office buildings, hospitals, and power plants. The company leans on expertise and technical know-how in developing, financing, building, and operating in designated business areas. Also, it will partner with external groups to work on specific components of a project. Its regional divisions are Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe. The Americas and the Asia Pacific account for the majority of sales and are where the company's assets are located.
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