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ICF InternationalICFI -0.72%84 Net Margin % is 5.68% as of Jun. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 4.59. GuruFocus rates ICFI with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $102.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, ICF International ranks better than 55.09% on this metric.
ICF International (NAS:ICFI) 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.
ICF International Net Margin % Related Terms
ICF International Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ICF International'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 Consulting Services subindustry, ICF International'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.
ICF International Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ICF International's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ICF International'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.
ICF International (ICFI) has a Net Margin % of 5.68% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on ICF International and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 4.59. Over the past decade, ICF International's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.61 to 5.45. According to the industry distribution chart, ICF International ranks #481 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 44.9%.
Is ICF International's Net Margin % too high?
ICF International's current Net Margin % of 5.68% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 4.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.61 to a high of 5.45. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.85. ICF International's value of 5.68% is 47.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ICF International ranks #481 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ICF International has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ICF International's Net Margin % compare to CRAI and HURN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ICF International ranks #481 out of 1071 companies for Net Margin %. This puts ICF International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.85. ICF International's value of 5.68% is 47.5% above this benchmark. Historically, ICF International's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.61 to 5.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.59 vs. the industry median of 3.85, ICF International 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.85, based on 1,071 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. ICF International's current Net Margin % of 5.68% is 47.5% 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 ICF International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ICF International's current Net Margin % is 5.68%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 4.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ICF International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ICF International (ICFI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $102.03, compared to a current price of $89.34 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.68%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 4.59 and 47.5% above the Business Services industry median of 3.85. ICF International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 ICF International (ICFI), the current Net Margin % is 5.68% as of Jun. 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 ICF International (ICFI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ICF International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $89.34 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $102.03.
GuruFocus considers ICF International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ICFI:
Net Margin %: 5.68% (24% above median its 10-year median of 4.59)
GF Value™: $102.03 vs. price of $89.34 (12.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.5% above the Business Services median (#481 of 1071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ICFI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ICF International Inc provides professional services and technology-based solutions, including management, technology and policy consulting and implementation services, to government and commercial clients in the U.S. and internationally. Its government clients include U.S. federal agencies, state and local governments and international governments, as well as commercial clients inside and outside the U.S. It supports clients in Energy, Environment, Infrastructure and Disaster Recovery; Health and Social Programs; and Security and Other Civilian and Commercial markets. The company delivers services across the life cycle of a policy, program or project through Advisory Services, Program Implementation, Analytics Services, Digital Services and Engagement Services.
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