Industrias ChB de CVMEX:ICHB 64 Net Margin % is 17.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 127% above its 10-year median of 7.78. GuruFocus rates MEX:ICHB with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN166.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Steel companies, Industrias ChB de CV ranks better than 68.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Industrias ChB de CV's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ICHB'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.68 Med: 7.78 Max: 24.45
Current: 4.4
MEX:ICHB's Net Margin % is ranked better than 68.83% of 616
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs MEX:ICHB: 4.40
Industrias ChB de CV (MEX:ICHB) 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.
Industrias ChB de CV Net Margin % Related Terms
Industrias ChB de CV Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Industrias ChB de CV'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:ICHB vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Industrias ChB de CV'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.
Industrias ChB de CV Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Industrias ChB de CV's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Industrias ChB de CV'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.
Industrias ChB de CV (MEX:ICHB) has a Net Margin % of 17.69% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Industrias ChB de CV and its competitors. This is 127% above median its historical median of 7.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Industrias ChB de CV ranks #192 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is Industrias ChB de CV's Net Margin % too high?
Industrias ChB de CV's current Net Margin % of 17.69% is 127% above median its 10-year median of 7.78. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Industrias ChB de CV's value of 17.69% is 851.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Industrias ChB de CV ranks #192 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Industrias ChB de CV has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrias ChB de CV's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Industrias ChB de CV ranks #192 out of 616 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Industrias ChB de CV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Industrias ChB de CV's value of 17.69% is 851.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.78 vs. the industry median of 1.86, Industrias ChB de CV 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 616 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. Industrias ChB de CV's current Net Margin % of 17.69% is 851.1% 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 Industrias ChB de CV 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. Industrias ChB de CV's current Net Margin % is 17.69%, which is 127% above median its own 10-year median of 7.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrias ChB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias ChB de CV (MEX:ICHB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN166.31, compared to a current price of MXN175.50 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 17.69%, which is 127% above median its 10-year median of 7.78 and 851.1% above the Steel industry median of 1.86. Industrias ChB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Industrias ChB de CV (MEX:ICHB), the current Net Margin % is 17.69% 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 Industrias ChB de CV (MEX:ICHB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias ChB de CV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN175.50 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN166.31.
GuruFocus considers Industrias ChB de CV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ICHB:
Net Margin %: 17.69% (127% above median its 10-year median of 7.78)
GF Value™: MXN166.31 vs. price of MXN175.50 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 851.1% above the Steel median (#192 of 616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ICHB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Industrias Ch SAB de CV is a Mexican company. It acts as a producer of special steels in Mexico and the United States. The company's products include Billet, pipes, cylindrical and corrugated steel rods, structural profiles, commercial profiles, barbed wires, and wire rods and rod derivatives.
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