Lumen TechnologiesLTS:0HVP 47 Net Margin % is -6.90% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HVP with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, Lumen Technologies ranks worse than 85.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lumen Technologies's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0HVP'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -70.74 Med: -6.81 Max: 10.33
Current: -14.34
LTS:0HVP's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 85.33% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.455
vs LTS:0HVP: -14.34
Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP) 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.
Lumen Technologies Net Margin % Related Terms
Lumen Technologies Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lumen Technologies'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.
LTS:0HVP vs GSAT, TIGO, IRDM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Lumen Technologies'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.
Lumen Technologies Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Lumen Technologies's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lumen Technologies'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.
Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP) has a Net Margin % of -6.90% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lumen Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #314 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is Lumen Technologies' Net Margin % too high?
Lumen Technologies' current Net Margin % is -6.90%. Based on the distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #314 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lumen Technologies has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumen Technologies' Net Margin % compare to GSAT and TIGO?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #314 out of 368 companies for Net Margin %. This places Lumen Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.46, based on 368 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lumen Technologies's current Net Margin % is -6.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumen Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.79, compared to a current price of $7.88 — trading 107.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -6.90%. Lumen Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP), the current Net Margin % is -6.90% 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 Lumen Technologies (LTS:0HVP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.88 is trading 107.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.79.
GuruFocus considers Lumen Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HVP:
Net Margin %: -6.90%
GF Value™: $3.79 vs. price of $7.88 (107.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HVP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lumen Technologies is one of the largest telecommunications carriers serving global enterprises. The merger with Level 3 in 2017, the 2022 divestiture of much of its local phone business in rural areas, and the 2026 sale of its remaining consumer fiber network to AT&T have shifted the company's operations away from the legacy consumer business and toward enterprise services, which account for about 85%-90% of revenue. Lumen offers businesses a full suite of communications services, providing colocation and data center services, data transportation, phone service, and internet access.
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