NXP Semiconductors NVNXPI +0.53%91 Net Margin % is 35.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 18.41. GuruFocus rates NXPI with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $231.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Semiconductors companies, NXP Semiconductors NV ranks better than 86.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for NXP Semiconductors NV's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NXPI'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 18.41 Max: 23.93
Current: 21.03
NXPI's Net Margin % is ranked better than 86.41% of 1023
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 4.17
vs NXPI: 21.03
NXP Semiconductors NV (NAS:NXPI) 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.
NXP Semiconductors NV Net Margin % Related Terms
NXP Semiconductors NV Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NXP Semiconductors NV'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 Semiconductors subindustry, NXP Semiconductors NV'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.
NXP Semiconductors NV Net Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, NXP Semiconductors NV's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NXP Semiconductors NV'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.
NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) has a Net Margin % of 35.27% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on NXP Semiconductors NV and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 18.41. Over the past decade, NXP Semiconductors NV's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.60 to 23.93. According to the industry distribution chart, NXP Semiconductors NV ranks #139 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is NXP Semiconductors NV's Net Margin % too high?
NXP Semiconductors NV's current Net Margin % of 35.27% is 92% above median its 10-year median of 18.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 23.93. The Semiconductors industry median Net Margin % is 4.17. NXP Semiconductors NV's value of 35.27% is 745.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NXP Semiconductors NV ranks #139 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NXP Semiconductors NV has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NXP Semiconductors NV's Net Margin % compare to MPWR and ALAB?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, NXP Semiconductors NV ranks #139 out of 1023 companies for Net Margin %. This places NXP Semiconductors NV in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.17. NXP Semiconductors NV's value of 35.27% is 745.8% above this benchmark. Historically, NXP Semiconductors NV's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.60 to 23.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.41 vs. the industry median of 4.17, NXP Semiconductors NV 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Net Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 4.17, based on 1,023 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. NXP Semiconductors NV's current Net Margin % of 35.27% is 745.8% 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 NXP Semiconductors NV and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NXP Semiconductors NV's current Net Margin % is 35.27%, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 18.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NXP Semiconductors NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $231.15, compared to a current price of $295.62 — trading 27.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 35.27%, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 18.41 and 745.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 4.17. NXP Semiconductors NV's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI), the current Net Margin % is 35.27% 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 NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NXP Semiconductors NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $295.62 is trading 27.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $231.15.
GuruFocus considers NXP Semiconductors NV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NXPI:
Net Margin %: 35.27% (92% above median its 10-year median of 18.41)
GF Value™: $231.15 vs. price of $295.62 (27.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 745.8% above the Semiconductors median (#139 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NXPI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NXP Semiconductors is a leading supplier of high-performance mixed-signal products. The firm acquired Freescale Semiconductor in 2015 and now has significant market share in the automotive market, where it supplies microcontrollers and analog chips into automotive clusters, powertrains, infotainment systems, and radars. NXP Semiconductors also serves industrial and Internet of Things, mobile, and communications infrastructure.
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