STL NetworksNSE:STLNETWORK -2.01%3 Net Margin % is -23.09% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:STLNETWORK with a GF Score™ of 3/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, STL Networks ranks worse than 83.15% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. STL Networks's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-469 Mil. STL Networks's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,031 Mil. Therefore, STL Networks's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -23.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for STL Networks's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:STLNETWORK'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.34 Med: -6.53 Max: -2.71
Current: -10.34
NSE:STLNETWORK's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 83.15% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.455
vs NSE:STLNETWORK: -10.34
STL Networks (NSE:STLNETWORK) 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.
STL Networks Net Margin % Related Terms
STL Networks Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for STL Networks'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.
NSE:STLNETWORK vs TMUS, VZ, T: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, STL Networks'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.
STL Networks Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, STL Networks's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STL Networks'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.
STL Networks (NSE:STLNETWORK) has a Net Margin % of -23.09% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on STL Networks and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, STL Networks ranks #306 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 83.2%.
Is STL Networks' Net Margin % too high?
STL Networks' current Net Margin % is -23.09%. Based on the distribution chart, STL Networks ranks #306 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, STL Networks has a GF Score™ of 3/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STL Networks' Net Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, STL Networks ranks #306 out of 368 companies for Net Margin %. This places STL Networks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.46, based on 368 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. 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 STL Networks and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STL Networks's current Net Margin % is -23.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STL Networks stock overvalued right now?
STL Networks (NSE:STLNETWORK) has a current Net Margin % of -23.09%. The current Net Margin % is -23.09%. STL Networks' overall GF Score™ is 3/100 with 8 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 STL Networks (NSE:STLNETWORK), the current Net Margin % is -23.09% 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.
STL Networks Ltd aims to provide comprehensive services for network modernization, including design, development, sale, and maintenance of telecommunication systems, creating interconnected data centers, and providing a comprehensive cyberinfrastructure. The Group operates only in one Business Segment Global Services Business consisting of providing comprehensive solutions across fiber network services, system integration, IT Infrastructure management, setting up of data center operations, Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center.
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