Norsk Hydro ASANHYDY -1.87%82 Net Margin % is 8.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 177% above its 10-year median of 3.04. GuruFocus rates NHYDY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Metals & Mining companies, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks worse than 51.48% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Norsk Hydro ASA's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $439 Mil. Norsk Hydro ASA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,217 Mil. Therefore, Norsk Hydro ASA's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Norsk Hydro ASA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NHYDY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.21 Med: 3.04 Max: 11.62
Current: 3.04
NHYDY's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 51.48% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs NHYDY: 3.04
Norsk Hydro ASA (OTCPK:NHYDY) 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.
Norsk Hydro ASA Net Margin % Related Terms
Norsk Hydro ASA Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Norsk Hydro ASA'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 Aluminum subindustry, Norsk Hydro ASA'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.
Norsk Hydro ASA Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Norsk Hydro ASA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norsk Hydro ASA'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.
Norsk Hydro ASA (NHYDY) has a Net Margin % of 8.41% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Norsk Hydro ASA and its competitors. This is 177% above median its historical median of 3.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks #434 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is Norsk Hydro ASA's Net Margin % too high?
Norsk Hydro ASA's current Net Margin % of 8.41% is 177% above median its 10-year median of 3.04. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Norsk Hydro ASA's value of 8.41% is 146.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks #434 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Norsk Hydro ASA has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norsk Hydro ASA's Net Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Norsk Hydro ASA ranks #434 out of 843 companies for Net Margin %. This places Norsk Hydro ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Norsk Hydro ASA's value of 8.41% is 146.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.04 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Norsk Hydro ASA 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.41, based on 843 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. Norsk Hydro ASA's current Net Margin % of 8.41% is 146.6% 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 Norsk Hydro ASA and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norsk Hydro ASA's current Net Margin % is 8.41%, which is 177% above median its own 10-year median of 3.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norsk Hydro ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norsk Hydro ASA (NHYDY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.84, compared to a current price of $8.93 — trading 30.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.41%, which is 177% above median its 10-year median of 3.04 and 146.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.41. Norsk Hydro ASA's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Norsk Hydro ASA (NHYDY), the current Net Margin % is 8.41% 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 Norsk Hydro ASA (NHYDY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norsk Hydro ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.93 is trading 30.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.84.
GuruFocus considers Norsk Hydro ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NHYDY:
Net Margin %: 8.41% (177% above median its 10-year median of 3.04)
GF Value™: $6.84 vs. price of $8.93 (30.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 146.6% above the Metals & Mining median (#434 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NHYDY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Norsk Hydro ASA is an aluminium and renewable energy company. The company owns and operates businesses and holds investments in sustainable industries. Its operations span multiple market segments, including aluminum, energy, metal recycling, renewable energy, and batteries, providing expertise across these areas. The company's reportable segments are Hydro Bauxite & Alumina, Hydro Energy, Hydro Aluminium Metal and Hydro Extrusions and Hydro Metal Markets activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Hydro Extrusions segment, which delivers products within extruded profiles, building systems and precision tubing, and operates several recycling facilities, both integrated with its extrusion plants and separate plants.
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