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Fincantieri SpAMIL:FCT +0.24%51 Net Margin % is 2.39% as of Jun. 2026, which is 624% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates MIL:FCT with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 351 Aerospace & Defense companies, Fincantieri SpA ranks worse than 62.11% on this metric.
Fincantieri SpA (MIL:FCT) 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.
Fincantieri SpA Net Margin % Related Terms
Fincantieri SpA Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fincantieri SpA'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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Fincantieri SpA'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.
Fincantieri SpA Net Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Fincantieri SpA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fincantieri SpA'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.
Fincantieri SpA (MIL:FCT) has a Net Margin % of 2.39% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Fincantieri SpA and its competitors. This is 624% above median its historical median of 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Fincantieri SpA ranks #218 out of 351 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 62.1%.
Is Fincantieri SpA's Net Margin % too high?
Fincantieri SpA's current Net Margin % of 2.39% is 624% above median its 10-year median of 0.33. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Net Margin % is 5.02. Fincantieri SpA's value of 2.39% is 52.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fincantieri SpA ranks #218 out of 351 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fincantieri SpA has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fincantieri SpA's Net Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Fincantieri SpA ranks #218 out of 351 companies for Net Margin %. This places Fincantieri SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.02. Fincantieri SpA's value of 2.39% is 52.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 5.02, Fincantieri SpA 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Net Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 5.02, based on 351 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. Fincantieri SpA's current Net Margin % of 2.39% is 52.4% 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 Fincantieri SpA and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fincantieri SpA's current Net Margin % is 2.39%, which is 624% above median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fincantieri SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fincantieri SpA (MIL:FCT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.01, compared to a current price of €12.78 — trading 112.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.39%, which is 624% above median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 52.4% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 5.02. Fincantieri SpA's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Fincantieri SpA (MIL:FCT), the current Net Margin % is 2.39% as of Jun. 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 Fincantieri SpA (MIL:FCT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fincantieri SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.78 is trading 112.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.01.
GuruFocus considers Fincantieri SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:FCT:
Net Margin %: 2.39% (624% above median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: €6.01 vs. price of €12.78 (112.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.4% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#218 of 351)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:FCT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fincantieri is one of the world's largest shipbuilding groups, operating across the defense, commercial, and specialized maritime sectors. The company designs and builds a wide range of vessels, including cruise ships, naval combatants, submarines, and offshore and specialized ships. It also provides lifecycle support and system integration services. Fincantieri is organized into four main divisions—shipbuilding; equipment, systems, and infrastructure; offshore and specialized vessels; and underwater systems—covering the full spectrum of defense and commercial shipbuilding.
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