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Standard BioToolsLAB -3.77%33 Net Margin % is -133.10% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LAB with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 815 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Standard BioTools ranks better than 99.26% on this metric.
Standard BioTools (NAS:LAB) 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.
Standard BioTools Net Margin % Related Terms
Standard BioTools Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Standard BioTools'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 Medical Devices subindustry, Standard BioTools'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.
Standard BioTools Net Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Standard BioTools's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard BioTools'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.
Standard BioTools (LAB) has a Net Margin % of -133.10% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Standard BioTools and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard BioTools ranks #6 out of 815 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is Standard BioTools' Net Margin % too high?
Standard BioTools' current Net Margin % is -133.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Standard BioTools ranks #6 out of 815 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Standard BioTools has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard BioTools' Net Margin % compare to CV and ELMD?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Standard BioTools ranks #6 out of 815 companies for Net Margin %. This places Standard BioTools in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.20. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Net Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.20, based on 815 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 Standard BioTools and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard BioTools's current Net Margin % is -133.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard BioTools stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard BioTools (LAB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.71, compared to a current price of $0.64 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -133.10%. Standard BioTools' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Standard BioTools (LAB), the current Net Margin % is -133.10% 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 Standard BioTools (LAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard BioTools stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.64 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.71.
GuruFocus considers Standard BioTools to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LAB:
Net Margin %: -133.10%
GF Value™: $0.71 vs. price of $0.64 (10.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standard BioTools Inc develops, manufactures, and sells technologies that help biomedical researchers in their search for developing medicines faster. Its tools provide insights into health and disease using proprietary mass cytometry and microfluidics technologies, which serve applications in proteomics and genomics, respectively. The company operates in one segment. Its technology includes: Genomics; Single-cell proteomics; Spatial proteomics. Its platforms include: Biomark X9 System, CyTOF XT system, and Hyperion XTi Imaging System. The company offers a diverse range of instrumentation, consumables, and services that generate high-quality data across early discovery, translational and clinical research. Geographically, it operates in Americas; EMEA and Asia-Pacific.
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