Brenntag SEMEX:BNRN 86 Net Margin % is 2.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 3.54. GuruFocus rates MEX:BNRN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,427.69. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, Brenntag SE ranks worse than 65.32% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Brenntag SE's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,043 Mil. Brenntag SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN76,342 Mil. Therefore, Brenntag SE's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brenntag SE's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BNRN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.55 Med: 3.54 Max: 4.56
Current: 1.55
MEX:BNRN's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 65.32% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs MEX:BNRN: 1.55
Brenntag SE (MEX:BNRN) 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.
Brenntag SE Net Margin % Related Terms
Brenntag SE Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brenntag SE'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:BNRN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Brenntag SE'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.
Brenntag SE Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Brenntag SE's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brenntag SE'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.
Brenntag SE (MEX:BNRN) has a Net Margin % of 2.68% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Brenntag SE and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 3.54. Over the past decade, Brenntag SE's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.55 to 4.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Brenntag SE ranks #1036 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is Brenntag SE's Net Margin % too high?
Brenntag SE's current Net Margin % of 2.68% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 3.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.55 to a high of 4.56. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Brenntag SE's value of 2.68% is 31.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brenntag SE ranks #1036 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Brenntag SE has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brenntag SE's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Brenntag SE ranks #1036 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This places Brenntag SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Brenntag SE's value of 2.68% is 31.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Brenntag SE's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.55 to 4.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.54 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Brenntag SE 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 3.91, based on 1,586 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. Brenntag SE's current Net Margin % of 2.68% is 31.4% 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 Brenntag SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brenntag SE's current Net Margin % is 2.68%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 3.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brenntag SE stock overvalued right now?
Brenntag SE (MEX:BNRN) has a current Net Margin % of 2.68%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,427.69, compared to a current price of MXN1,326.08 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.68%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 3.54 and 31.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. Brenntag SE's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Brenntag SE (MEX:BNRN), the current Net Margin % is 2.68% 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 Brenntag SE (MEX:BNRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brenntag SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,326.08 is trading 7.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,427.69.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BNRN:
Net Margin %: 2.68% (24% below median its 10-year median of 3.54)
GF Value™: MXN1,427.69 vs. price of MXN1,326.08 (7.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.4% below the Chemicals median (#1036 of 1586)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BNRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brenntag SE manufactures, distributes, and sells chemicals and chemical-based products. It operates in two reportable segments life science, material science and Specialties Other. Life science chemicals are used to produce cosmetics, food, animal nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. The material science chemicals are used to produce soaps and detergents, coatings, and paints as well as the extraction of oil and gas. The company organizes itself into four segments based on geography EMEA, North America, Latin America, and APAC.
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