Poste Italiane SpAMIL:PST +1.47%59 Net Margin % is 18.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 289% above its 10-year median of 4.87. GuruFocus rates MIL:PST with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 549 Conglomerates companies, Poste Italiane SpA ranks better than 72.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Poste Italiane SpA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:PST'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.88 Med: 4.87 Max: 9.57
Current: 9.57
MIL:PST's Net Margin % is ranked better than 72.31% of 549
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 4.09
vs MIL:PST: 9.57
Poste Italiane SpA (MIL:PST) 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.
Poste Italiane SpA Net Margin % Related Terms
Poste Italiane SpA Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Poste Italiane 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Poste Italiane 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.
Poste Italiane SpA Net Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Poste Italiane SpA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Poste Italiane 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.
Poste Italiane SpA (MIL:PST) has a Net Margin % of 18.93% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Poste Italiane SpA and its competitors. This is 289% above median its historical median of 4.87. Over the past decade, Poste Italiane SpA's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.88 to 9.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Poste Italiane SpA ranks #152 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Poste Italiane SpA's Net Margin % too high?
Poste Italiane SpA's current Net Margin % of 18.93% is 289% above median its 10-year median of 4.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.88 to a high of 9.57. The Conglomerates industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. Poste Italiane SpA's value of 18.93% is 362.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Poste Italiane SpA ranks #152 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Poste Italiane SpA has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Poste Italiane SpA's Net Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Poste Italiane SpA ranks #152 out of 549 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Poste Italiane SpA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. Poste Italiane SpA's value of 18.93% is 362.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Poste Italiane SpA's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.88 to 9.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.87 vs. the industry median of 4.09, Poste Italiane SpA 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Net Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 4.09, based on 549 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. Poste Italiane SpA's current Net Margin % of 18.93% is 362.8% 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 Poste Italiane SpA and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Poste Italiane SpA's current Net Margin % is 18.93%, which is 289% above median its own 10-year median of 4.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Poste Italiane SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poste Italiane SpA (MIL:PST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.30, compared to a current price of €28.23 — trading 129.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 18.93%, which is 289% above median its 10-year median of 4.87 and 362.8% above the Conglomerates industry median of 4.09. Poste Italiane SpA's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Poste Italiane SpA (MIL:PST), the current Net Margin % is 18.93% 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 Poste Italiane SpA (MIL:PST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poste Italiane SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €28.23 is trading 129.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.30.
GuruFocus considers Poste Italiane SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:PST:
Net Margin %: 18.93% (289% above median its 10-year median of 4.87)
GF Value™: €12.30 vs. price of €28.23 (129.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 362.8% above the Conglomerates median (#152 of 549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:PST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Poste Italiane SpA is an Italian diversified financial-services company. The company's operating segments are Mail, parcels, and distribution; Postepay services; Financial services; and Insurance services. The Postepay services segment generates maximum revenue. It encompasses payment management and e-money services, also carried out through the LIS point-of-sale network, as well as mobile and fixed-line telephony services and electricity and gas marketing. Geographically, the company has a presence in Italy, but also elsewhere in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
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