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Ensign GroupMIL:1ENSG 72 Net Margin % is 7.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 6.21. GuruFocus rates MIL:1ENSG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €158.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 663 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Ensign Group ranks better than 67.42% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Ensign Group's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €86 Mil. Ensign Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,202 Mil. Therefore, Ensign Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ensign Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1ENSG'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.53 Med: 6.21 Max: 7.43
Current: 6.89
MIL:1ENSG's Net Margin % is ranked better than 67.42% of 663
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.96
vs MIL:1ENSG: 6.89
Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG) 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.
Ensign Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Ensign Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ensign Group'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.
MIL:1ENSG vs EHC, UHS, PACS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Ensign Group'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.
Ensign Group Net Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ensign Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ensign Group'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.
Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG) has a Net Margin % of 7.17% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ensign Group and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 6.21. Over the past decade, Ensign Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.53 to 7.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Ensign Group ranks #216 out of 663 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Ensign Group's Net Margin % too high?
Ensign Group's current Net Margin % of 7.17% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 6.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.53 to a high of 7.43. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Net Margin % is 2.96. Ensign Group's value of 7.17% is 142.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ensign Group ranks #216 out of 663 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ensign Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ensign Group's Net Margin % compare to EHC and UHS?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Ensign Group ranks #216 out of 663 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Ensign Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.96. Ensign Group's value of 7.17% is 142.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Ensign Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.53 to 7.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.21 vs. the industry median of 2.96, Ensign Group 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.96, based on 663 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. Ensign Group's current Net Margin % of 7.17% is 142.2% 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 Ensign Group and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ensign Group's current Net Margin % is 7.17%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 6.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ensign Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €158.32, compared to a current price of €152.45 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.17%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 6.21 and 142.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.96. Ensign Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG), the current Net Margin % is 7.17% 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 Ensign Group (MIL:1ENSG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ensign Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €152.45 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €158.32.
GuruFocus considers Ensign Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1ENSG:
Net Margin %: 7.17% (15% above median its 10-year median of 6.21)
GF Value™: €158.32 vs. price of €152.45 (3.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 142.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#216 of 663)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1ENSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ensign Group Inc provides post-acute healthcare services in the United States. Its regional subsidiaries oversee skilled nursing, assisted living, home health and hospice, mobile ancillary, and urgent care operations. Medicare and Medicaid programs contribute majority of revenue received for Ensign's services. The firm operates through two segments, Skilled services, and Standard Bearer. The skilled services segment includes the operation of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation therapy services. The Standard Bearer segment comprises of properties owned by the company through its captive REIT and leased to skilled nursing and assisted living operations. The majority of the revenue is generated from the skilled services segment.
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