Scott TechnologyNZSE:SCT +5.20%94 Net Margin % is 3.39% as of Feb. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 5.47. GuruFocus rates NZSE:SCT with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$2.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,039 Industrial Products companies, Scott Technology ranks better than 51.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scott Technology's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:SCT'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.31 Med: 5.47 Max: 8.14
Current: 4.85
NZSE:SCT's Net Margin % is ranked better than 51.86% of 3039
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.54
vs NZSE:SCT: 4.85
Scott Technology (NZSE:SCT) 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.
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Scott Technology Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scott Technology'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Scott Technology'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.
Scott Technology Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Scott Technology's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scott Technology'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.
Scott Technology (NZSE:SCT) has a Net Margin % of 3.39% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Scott Technology and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 5.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Scott Technology ranks #1463 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Scott Technology's Net Margin % too high?
Scott Technology's current Net Margin % of 3.39% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 5.47. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. Scott Technology's value of 3.39% is 25.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scott Technology ranks #1463 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Scott Technology has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scott Technology's Net Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Scott Technology ranks #1463 out of 3039 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Scott Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. Scott Technology's value of 3.39% is 25.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.47 vs. the industry median of 4.54, Scott Technology 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.54, based on 3,039 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. Scott Technology's current Net Margin % of 3.39% is 25.3% 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 Scott Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scott Technology's current Net Margin % is 3.39%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 5.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scott Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scott Technology (NZSE:SCT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$2.59, compared to a current price of NZ$2.63 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.39%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 5.47 and 25.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 4.54. Scott Technology's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Scott Technology (NZSE:SCT), the current Net Margin % is 3.39% as of Feb. 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 Scott Technology (NZSE:SCT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scott Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$2.63 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$2.59.
GuruFocus considers Scott Technology to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:SCT:
Net Margin %: 3.39% (38% below median its 10-year median of 5.47)
GF Value™: NZ$2.59 vs. price of NZ$2.63 (1.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.3% below the Industrial Products median (#1463 of 3039)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:SCT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scott Technology Ltd is a robotics and automation company. It designs and manufactures automated production, robotics, and process machinery. The firm provides products and solutions to the industries such as meat processing; industrial automation and robotics; appliances; mining; and others. Its business segments are New Zealand manufacturing, Australia manufacturing; Rocklabs manufacturing Americas manufacturing; Europe manufacturing; and China manufacturing. Maximum revenue is generated from the Americas manufacturing segment. The group operates in New Zealand, North America, Australia, South America, Asia, Russia and former states, Africa and the Middle East, and Other Europe.
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