The historical rank and industry rank for Steel & Tube Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:STU'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.36 Med: 2.49 Max: 5.04
Current: -6.57
NZSE:STU's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 86.69% of 616
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs NZSE:STU: -6.57
Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU) 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.
Steel & Tube Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Steel & Tube Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steel & Tube Holdings'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.
NZSE:STU vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Steel & Tube Holdings'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.
Steel & Tube Holdings Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel & Tube Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steel & Tube Holdings'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.
Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU) has a Net Margin % of -5.85% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Steel & Tube Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel & Tube Holdings ranks #534 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 86.7%.
Is Steel & Tube Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Steel & Tube Holdings' current Net Margin % is -5.85%. Based on the distribution chart, Steel & Tube Holdings ranks #534 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Steel & Tube Holdings has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel & Tube Holdings' Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel & Tube Holdings ranks #534 out of 616 companies for Net Margin %. This places Steel & Tube Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 616 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 Steel & Tube Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steel & Tube Holdings's current Net Margin % is -5.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steel & Tube Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.73, compared to a current price of NZ$0.36 — trading 50.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -5.85%. Steel & Tube Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 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 Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU), the current Net Margin % is -5.85% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel & Tube Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$0.36 is trading 50.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.73.
GuruFocus considers Steel & Tube Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:STU:
Net Margin %: -5.85%
GF Value™: NZ$0.73 vs. price of NZ$0.36 (50.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:STU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Steel & Tube Holdings Ltd is a New Zealand-based company. The company is a provider of steel solutions. It is a distributor and manufacturer of steel products including steel, stainless steel, architectural stainless, pipe, fittings and valves, pipe and cable supports, fastenings, roofing and cladding, and many more. The company's operating segments include Distribution and Infrastructure. It generates maximum revenue from the Distribution segment.
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