Universal DisplayOLED +1.73%84 Net Margin % is 25.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 33.68. GuruFocus rates OLED with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $153.50 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Universal Display ranks better than 97.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Display's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OLED'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.78 Med: 33.68 Max: 37.21
Current: 34.08
OLED's Net Margin % is ranked better than 97.7% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.71
vs OLED: 34.08
Universal Display (NAS:OLED) 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.
Universal Display Net Margin % Related Terms
Universal Display Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal Display'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Universal Display'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.
Universal Display Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Universal Display's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Display'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.
Universal Display (OLED) has a Net Margin % of 25.24% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Universal Display and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 33.68. Over the past decade, Universal Display's Net Margin % has ranged from 23.78 to 37.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Display ranks #57 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Universal Display's Net Margin % too high?
Universal Display's current Net Margin % of 25.24% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 33.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.78 to a high of 37.21. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Universal Display's value of 25.24% is 831.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Display ranks #57 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universal Display has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Display's Net Margin % compare to BELFB and OSIS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Universal Display ranks #57 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This places Universal Display in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Universal Display's value of 25.24% is 831.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Display's own Net Margin % has ranged from 23.78 to 37.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.68 vs. the industry median of 2.71, Universal Display 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.71, based on 2,473 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. Universal Display's current Net Margin % of 25.24% is 831.4% 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 Universal Display and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Display's current Net Margin % is 25.24%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 33.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Display stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Display (OLED) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $153.50, compared to a current price of $87.08 — trading 43.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 25.24%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 33.68 and 831.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.71. Universal Display's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Universal Display (OLED), the current Net Margin % is 25.24% 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 Universal Display (OLED) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Display stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $87.08 is trading 43.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $153.50.
GuruFocus considers Universal Display to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OLED:
Net Margin %: 25.24% (25% below median its 10-year median of 33.68)
GF Value™: $153.50 vs. price of $87.08 (43.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 831.4% above the Hardware median (#57 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OLED stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Display Corp researches, develops, and manufactures organic light-emitting diode, or OLED, technologies for use in displays for mobile phones, tablets, televisions, wearables, personal computers, automotive interiors, and the solid-state lighting market. OLED technologies are an alternative to light-emitting diode, or LED, technologies, in the solid-state lighting market, and liquid crystal displays in the flat-panel-display market. The Company has one reportable business segment being OLED technologies and materials. The large majority of the firm's revenue is generated in South Korea, with the rest coming from Japan, China, the United States, and other countries across the world.
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