Frendy Energy SpAMIL:FRE -2.09%28 Net Margin % is 3.95% as of Dec. 2025, which is 193% above its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates MIL:FRE with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 421 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Frendy Energy SpA ranks worse than 62% on this metric.
Frendy Energy SpA (MIL:FRE) 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.
Frendy Energy SpA Net Margin % Related Terms
Frendy Energy SpA Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frendy Energy 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.
Frendy Energy SpA Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Frendy Energy 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.
Frendy Energy SpA Net Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Frendy Energy SpA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frendy Energy 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.
Frendy Energy SpA (MIL:FRE) has a Net Margin % of 3.95% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Frendy Energy SpA and its competitors. This is 193% above median its historical median of 1.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Frendy Energy SpA ranks #261 out of 421 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Frendy Energy SpA's Net Margin % too high?
Frendy Energy SpA's current Net Margin % of 3.95% is 193% above median its 10-year median of 1.35. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Net Margin % is 6.17. Frendy Energy SpA's value of 3.95% is 36% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frendy Energy SpA ranks #261 out of 421 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Frendy Energy SpA has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frendy Energy SpA's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Frendy Energy SpA ranks #261 out of 421 companies for Net Margin %. This places Frendy Energy SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 6.17. Frendy Energy SpA's value of 3.95% is 36% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 6.17, Frendy Energy 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 6.17, based on 421 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. Frendy Energy SpA's current Net Margin % of 3.95% is 36% 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 Frendy Energy SpA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Net Margin % is 6.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frendy Energy SpA's current Net Margin % is 3.95%, which is 193% above median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frendy Energy SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frendy Energy SpA (MIL:FRE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.22, compared to a current price of €0.19 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.95%, which is 193% above median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 36% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 6.17. Frendy Energy SpA's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 2 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 Frendy Energy SpA (MIL:FRE), the current Net Margin % is 3.95% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Frendy Energy SpA (MIL:FRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frendy Energy SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.19 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.22.
GuruFocus considers Frendy Energy SpA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:FRE:
Net Margin %: 3.95% (193% above median its 10-year median of 1.35)
GF Value™: €0.22 vs. price of €0.19 (15% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#261 of 421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:FRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frendy Energy SpA is an Italian company. It is engaged in building and operating mini hydropower plants towards the production and sale of electricity.
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