The historical rank and industry rank for LanzaTech Global's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LNZA'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -277.73 Med: -204.98 Max: -76.05
Current: -76.05
LNZA's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 91.74% of 242
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 3.9
vs LNZA: -76.05
LanzaTech Global (NAS:LNZA) 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.
LanzaTech Global Net Margin % Related Terms
LanzaTech Global Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LanzaTech Global'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 Waste Management subindustry, LanzaTech Global'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.
LanzaTech Global Net Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, LanzaTech Global's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LanzaTech Global'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.
LanzaTech Global (LNZA) has a Net Margin % of -122.12% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on LanzaTech Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #222 out of 242 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 91.7%.
Is LanzaTech Global's Net Margin % too high?
LanzaTech Global's current Net Margin % is -122.12%. Based on the distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #222 out of 242 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LanzaTech Global has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LanzaTech Global's Net Margin % compare to ENGS and QRHC?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #222 out of 242 companies for Net Margin %. This places LanzaTech Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. 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 Waste Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Waste Management companies is 3.90, based on 242 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 LanzaTech Global and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LanzaTech Global's current Net Margin % is -122.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LanzaTech Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global (LNZA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.45, compared to a current price of $6.06 — trading 91.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -122.12%. LanzaTech Global's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA), the current Net Margin % is -122.12% 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.06 is trading 91.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.45.
GuruFocus considers LanzaTech Global to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LNZA:
Net Margin %: -122.12%
GF Value™: $70.45 vs. price of $6.06 (91.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LNZA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LanzaTech Global Inc is a provider of carbon management and conversion technologies, focused on transforming waste materials into high-value fuels, chemicals, and critical industrial inputs. Its mission is to drive energy resilience, industrial competitiveness, and supply chain security by leveraging scalable biotechnology solutions to maximize the value of domestic resources. The company operates in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia, and Australia, with the majority of its revenue generated from North America.
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