AperamLTS:0OLF -0.31%81 Net Margin % is 0.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 96% below its 10-year median of 4.93. GuruFocus rates LTS:0OLF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 615 Steel companies, Aperam ranks worse than 64.39% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Aperam's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3 Mil. Aperam's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,575 Mil. Therefore, Aperam's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aperam's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0OLF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 4.93 Max: 18.97
Current: 0.5
LTS:0OLF's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 64.39% of 615
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs LTS:0OLF: 0.50
Aperam (LTS:0OLF) 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.
Aperam Net Margin % Related Terms
Aperam Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aperam'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:0OLF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Aperam'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.
Aperam Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Aperam's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aperam'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.
Aperam (LTS:0OLF) has a Net Margin % of 0.19% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Aperam and its competitors. This is 96% below median its historical median of 4.93. Over the past decade, Aperam's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.15 to 18.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Aperam ranks #396 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 64.4%.
Is Aperam's Net Margin % too high?
Aperam's current Net Margin % of 0.19% is 96% below median its 10-year median of 4.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 18.97. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Aperam's value of 0.19% is 89.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aperam ranks #396 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aperam has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aperam's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Aperam ranks #396 out of 615 companies for Net Margin %. This places Aperam in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Aperam's value of 0.19% is 89.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Aperam's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.15 to 18.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.93 vs. the industry median of 1.86, Aperam 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 615 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. Aperam's current Net Margin % of 0.19% is 89.8% 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 Aperam and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aperam's current Net Margin % is 0.19%, which is 96% below median its own 10-year median of 4.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aperam stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aperam (LTS:0OLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.16, compared to a current price of €44.61 — trading 70.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.19%, which is 96% below median its 10-year median of 4.93 and 89.8% below the Steel industry median of 1.86. Aperam's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 11 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 Aperam (LTS:0OLF), the current Net Margin % is 0.19% 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 Aperam (LTS:0OLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aperam stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €44.61 is trading 70.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.16.
GuruFocus considers Aperam to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0OLF:
Net Margin %: 0.19% (96% below median its 10-year median of 4.93)
GF Value™: €26.16 vs. price of €44.61 (70.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.8% below the Steel median (#396 of 615)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0OLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aperam SA is a Luxembourg-based stainless and specialty steel producer. The company operates through four segments. Its Stainless and Electrical Steel segment, which generates the majority of revenue, produces a wide range of stainless and electrical steel products for diverse industries. The Services and Solutions segment markets the company's products and provides customized steel transformation services; the Alloys and Specialties segment produces nickel alloys and certain specific stainless steels; and the Recycling & Renewables segment collects, trades, processes, and recycles stainless steel scrap and high-performance alloys. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Europe, and the rest from the Americas, Asia, and Africa.
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