The historical rank and industry rank for Samsung Electronics Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SMSNN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.59 Med: 12.22 Max: 21.46
Current: 21.46
MEX:SMSNN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 94.38% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.71
vs MEX:SMSNN: 21.46
Samsung Electronics Co (MEX:SMSNN) 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.
Samsung Electronics Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Samsung Electronics Co Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Samsung Electronics Co'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.
Samsung Electronics Co Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Samsung Electronics Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samsung Electronics Co'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.
Samsung Electronics Co (MEX:SMSNN) has a Net Margin % of 35.18% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Samsung Electronics Co and its competitors. This is 188% above median its historical median of 12.22. Over the past decade, Samsung Electronics Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.59 to 21.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Samsung Electronics Co ranks #139 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is Samsung Electronics Co's Net Margin % too high?
Samsung Electronics Co's current Net Margin % of 35.18% is 188% above median its 10-year median of 12.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.59 to a high of 21.46. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Samsung Electronics Co's value of 35.18% is 1198.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samsung Electronics Co ranks #139 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Samsung Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samsung Electronics Co's Net Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Samsung Electronics Co ranks #139 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This places Samsung Electronics Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Samsung Electronics Co's value of 35.18% is 1198.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Samsung Electronics Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.59 to 21.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.22 vs. the industry median of 2.71, Samsung Electronics Co 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.71, based on 2,473 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. Samsung Electronics Co's current Net Margin % of 35.18% is 1198.2% 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 Samsung Electronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samsung Electronics Co's current Net Margin % is 35.18%, which is 188% above median its own 10-year median of 12.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samsung Electronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung Electronics Co (MEX:SMSNN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN46,803.56, compared to a current price of MXN93,500.00 — trading 99.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 35.18%, which is 188% above median its 10-year median of 12.22 and 1198.2% above the Hardware industry median of 2.71. Samsung Electronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Samsung Electronics Co (MEX:SMSNN), the current Net Margin % is 35.18% 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 Samsung Electronics Co (MEX:SMSNN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung Electronics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN93,500.00 is trading 99.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN46,803.56.
GuruFocus considers Samsung Electronics Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SMSNN:
Net Margin %: 35.18% (188% above median its 10-year median of 12.22)
GF Value™: MXN46,803.56 vs. price of MXN93,500.00 (99.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1198.2% above the Hardware median (#139 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SMSNN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samsung Electronics is a diversified electronics conglomerate that manufactures and sells a wide range of products including smartphones, televisions, home appliances, telecommunications network equipment, as well as electronic and device components such as semiconductors and flat panel displays. Samsung is the world's largest manufacturer of smartphones and televisions as well as memory semiconductor products. The Manufacturing and sale of mobile phones and semiconductors make up >70% of both the company's revenue as well as its profit.
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