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EssentraLSE:ESNT -1.70%69 Net Margin % is 3.19% as of Jun. 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 2.04. GuruFocus rates LSE:ESNT with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Essentra ranks worse than 61.65% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Essentra's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was £5.3 Mil. Essentra's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was £166.1 Mil. Therefore, Essentra's net margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Essentra's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ESNT'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.64 Med: 2.04 Max: 11.13
Current: 2.25
LSE:ESNT's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 61.65% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 4.07
vs LSE:ESNT: 2.25
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.
Essentra Net Margin % Related Terms
Essentra Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Essentra'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.
LSE:ESNT vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Essentra'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.
Essentra Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Essentra's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Essentra'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.
Essentra (LSE:ESNT) has a Net Margin % of 3.19% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Essentra and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 2.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Essentra ranks #974 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is Essentra's Net Margin % too high?
Essentra's current Net Margin % of 3.19% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 2.04. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 4.07. Essentra's value of 3.19% is 21.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essentra ranks #974 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Essentra has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essentra's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Essentra ranks #974 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This places Essentra in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.07. Essentra's value of 3.19% is 21.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.04 vs. the industry median of 4.07, Essentra 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 4.07, based on 1,580 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. Essentra's current Net Margin % of 3.19% is 21.6% 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 Essentra and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essentra's current Net Margin % is 3.19%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 2.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essentra stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essentra (LSE:ESNT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.28, compared to a current price of £1.04 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.19%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 2.04 and 21.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 4.07. Essentra's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Essentra (LSE:ESNT), the current Net Margin % is 3.19% 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 Essentra (LSE:ESNT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essentra stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.04 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.28.
GuruFocus considers Essentra to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ESNT:
Net Margin %: 3.19% (56% above median its 10-year median of 2.04)
GF Value™: £1.28 vs. price of £1.04 (18.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.6% below the Chemicals median (#974 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ESNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Essentra PLC is a provider of essential components and solutions, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items. It serves various industries, including equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy. Its product offerings include caps, plugs, cable management, fasteners, security seals and access hardware. The company's geographical segments include EMEA, Americas, and APAC. It generates the majority of its revenue from the EMEA region.
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