BefesaMEX:BFSAN -16.49%75 Net Margin % is 7.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 7.35. GuruFocus rates MEX:BFSAN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN595.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 242 Waste Management companies, Befesa ranks better than 62.81% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Befesa's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN432 Mil. Befesa's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5,946 Mil. Therefore, Befesa's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Befesa's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BFSAN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.65 Med: 7.35 Max: 12.77
Current: 7.12
MEX:BFSAN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 62.81% of 242
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 3.9
vs MEX:BFSAN: 7.12
Befesa (MEX:BFSAN) 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.
Befesa Net Margin % Related Terms
Befesa Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Befesa'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.
MEX:BFSAN vs WM, RSG, WCN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Befesa'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.
Befesa Net Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Befesa's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Befesa'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.
Befesa (MEX:BFSAN) has a Net Margin % of 7.26% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Befesa and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Befesa ranks #90 out of 242 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Befesa's Net Margin % too high?
Befesa's current Net Margin % of 7.26% is near median its 10-year median of 7.35. The Waste Management industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. Befesa's value of 7.26% is 86.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Befesa ranks #90 out of 242 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Befesa has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Befesa's Net Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Befesa ranks #90 out of 242 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Befesa in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. Befesa's value of 7.26% is 86.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.35 vs. the industry median of 3.90, Befesa 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 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. Befesa's current Net Margin % of 7.26% is 86.2% 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 Befesa 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. Befesa's current Net Margin % is 7.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Befesa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befesa (MEX:BFSAN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN595.11, compared to a current price of MXN600.57 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.35 and 86.2% above the Waste Management industry median of 3.90. Befesa's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Befesa (MEX:BFSAN), the current Net Margin % is 7.26% 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 Befesa (MEX:BFSAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befesa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN600.57 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN595.11.
GuruFocus considers Befesa to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BFSAN:
Net Margin %: 7.26% (near median its 10-year median of 7.35)
GF Value™: MXN595.11 vs. price of MXN600.57 (0.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.2% above the Waste Management median (#90 of 242)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BFSAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Befesa SA provides sustainable services for the recycling of hazardous residues from the Steel & Aluminium industry. It operates in two business segments: Steel dust recycling services & Aluminum salt slags recycling services. In the Steel Dust Recycling segment, the company collects & recycles steel dust and other steel residues generated in the production of crude, stainless, and galvanized steel. The Aluminum Salt Slags recycling services are divided into salt slags & secondary aluminum segments. Its secondary aluminum operations include the collection and recycling of aluminum scrap and other aluminum residues. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Spain, and also has a presence in Germany, Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, Italy, France, and other countries.
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