Jersey ElectricityLSE:JEL 72 Net Margin % is 9.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 10.39. GuruFocus rates LSE:JEL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Jersey Electricity ranks worse than 54.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jersey Electricity's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:JEL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.09 Med: 10.39 Max: 13.62
Current: 7.3
LSE:JEL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 54.09% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs LSE:JEL: 7.30
Jersey Electricity (LSE:JEL) 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.
Jersey Electricity Net Margin % Related Terms
Jersey Electricity Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jersey Electricity'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 Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Jersey Electricity'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.
Jersey Electricity Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Jersey Electricity's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jersey Electricity'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.
Jersey Electricity (LSE:JEL) has a Net Margin % of 9.46% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Jersey Electricity and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.39. Over the past decade, Jersey Electricity's Net Margin % has ranged from 7.09 to 13.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Jersey Electricity ranks #271 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Jersey Electricity's Net Margin % too high?
Jersey Electricity's current Net Margin % of 9.46% is near median its 10-year median of 10.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.09 to a high of 13.62. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Jersey Electricity's value of 9.46% is 7.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jersey Electricity ranks #271 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jersey Electricity has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jersey Electricity's Net Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Jersey Electricity ranks #271 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This places Jersey Electricity in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Jersey Electricity's value of 9.46% is 7.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Jersey Electricity's own Net Margin % has ranged from 7.09 to 13.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.39 vs. the industry median of 8.80, Jersey Electricity 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.80, based on 501 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. Jersey Electricity's current Net Margin % of 9.46% is 7.5% 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 Jersey Electricity and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jersey Electricity's current Net Margin % is 9.46%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jersey Electricity stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jersey Electricity (LSE:JEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.82, compared to a current price of £4.50 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.46%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.39 and 7.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.80. Jersey Electricity's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Jersey Electricity (LSE:JEL), the current Net Margin % is 9.46% 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 Jersey Electricity (LSE:JEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jersey Electricity stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £4.50 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.82.
GuruFocus considers Jersey Electricity to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:JEL:
Net Margin %: 9.46% (near median its 10-year median of 10.39)
GF Value™: £4.82 vs. price of £4.50 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#271 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:JEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jersey Electricity PLC functions in the United Kingdom utility industry through the importation, transmission, distribution, generation, and supply of electricity. The company operates through business segments, including Energy, Building Services, retail, property, and others, with the majority of revenue generated from the Energy segment. Its businesses include Energy Division, Energy Solutions, JEBS, Jersey Energy, Jendev, and Jersey Deep Freeze, and its projects include Solar PV arrays, Smart Meter roll out, St Helier West Substation, Normandie 1, Normandie 3, and South Hill Switching Station.
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