The historical rank and industry rank for LifeStance Health Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LFST'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.02 Med: -11.12 Max: 2.67
Current: 1.55
LFST's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 56.59% of 668
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.885
vs LFST: 1.55
LifeStance Health Group (NAS:LFST) 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.
LifeStance Health Group Net Margin % Related Terms
LifeStance Health Group Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Care Facilities subindustry, LifeStance Health Group'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.
LifeStance Health Group Net Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, LifeStance Health Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LifeStance Health Group'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.
LifeStance Health Group (LFST) has a Net Margin % of 3.53% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on LifeStance Health Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LifeStance Health Group ranks #378 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is LifeStance Health Group's Net Margin % too high?
LifeStance Health Group's current Net Margin % is 3.53%. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Net Margin % is 2.89. LifeStance Health Group's value of 3.53% is 22.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LifeStance Health Group ranks #378 out of 668 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LifeStance Health Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LifeStance Health Group's Net Margin % compare to NHC and BKD?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, LifeStance Health Group ranks #378 out of 668 companies for Net Margin %. This places LifeStance Health Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.89. LifeStance Health Group's value of 3.53% is 22.4% above this benchmark. 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.89, based on 668 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. LifeStance Health Group's current Net Margin % of 3.53% is 22.4% 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 LifeStance Health Group and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LifeStance Health Group's current Net Margin % is 3.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LifeStance Health Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LifeStance Health Group (LFST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.22, compared to a current price of $9.65 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.53% and 22.4% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.89. LifeStance Health Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 LifeStance Health Group (LFST), the current Net Margin % is 3.53% 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 LifeStance Health Group (LFST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LifeStance Health Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.65 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.22.
GuruFocus considers LifeStance Health Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LFST:
Net Margin %: 3.53%
GF Value™: $8.22 vs. price of $9.65 (17.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.4% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#378 of 668)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LFST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LifeStance Health Group Inc is a mental healthcare company that operates as a provider of outpatient mental health services, spanning psychiatric evaluations and treatment, psychological and neuropsychological testing, and individual, family, and group therapy. It treats a broad range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder, using evidence-based approaches to ensure effective treatment. The group has a single operating and reportable segment of mental health services.
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