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Pharma-Bio ServPBSV -27.16%43 Net Margin % is 8.62% as of Apr. 2026, which is 323% above its 10-year median of 2.04. GuruFocus rates PBSV with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 663 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Pharma-Bio Serv ranks worse than 62.44% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Pharma-Bio Serv's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.23 Mil. Pharma-Bio Serv's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $2.70 Mil. Therefore, Pharma-Bio Serv's net margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 8.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pharma-Bio Serv's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PBSV'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.64 Med: 2.04 Max: 10.7
Current: 0.68
PBSV's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 62.44% of 663
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.91
vs PBSV: 0.68
Pharma-Bio Serv (OTCPK:PBSV) 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.
Pharma-Bio Serv Net Margin % Related Terms
Pharma-Bio Serv Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pharma-Bio Serv'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 Health Information Services subindustry, Pharma-Bio Serv'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.
Pharma-Bio Serv Net Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Pharma-Bio Serv's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pharma-Bio Serv'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.
Pharma-Bio Serv (PBSV) has a Net Margin % of 8.62% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Pharma-Bio Serv and its competitors. This is 323% above median its historical median of 2.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Pharma-Bio Serv ranks #414 out of 663 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is Pharma-Bio Serv's Net Margin % too high?
Pharma-Bio Serv's current Net Margin % of 8.62% is 323% above median its 10-year median of 2.04. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Net Margin % is 2.91. Pharma-Bio Serv's value of 8.62% is 196.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pharma-Bio Serv ranks #414 out of 663 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pharma-Bio Serv has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pharma-Bio Serv's Net Margin % compare to MGRX and BFRG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Pharma-Bio Serv ranks #414 out of 663 companies for Net Margin %. This places Pharma-Bio Serv in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.91. Pharma-Bio Serv's value of 8.62% is 196.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.04 vs. the industry median of 2.91, Pharma-Bio Serv 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.91, based on 663 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. Pharma-Bio Serv's current Net Margin % of 8.62% is 196.2% 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 Pharma-Bio Serv and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pharma-Bio Serv's current Net Margin % is 8.62%, which is 323% above median its own 10-year median of 2.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pharma-Bio Serv stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pharma-Bio Serv (PBSV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.58, compared to a current price of $0.42 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.62%, which is 323% above median its 10-year median of 2.04 and 196.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.91. Pharma-Bio Serv's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Pharma-Bio Serv (PBSV), the current Net Margin % is 8.62% as of Apr. 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 Pharma-Bio Serv (PBSV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pharma-Bio Serv stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.42 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.58.
GuruFocus considers Pharma-Bio Serv to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PBSV:
Net Margin %: 8.62% (323% above median its 10-year median of 2.04)
GF Value™: $0.58 vs. price of $0.42 (27.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 196.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#414 of 663)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PBSV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pharma-Bio Serv Inc is a compliance and technology transfer services consulting firm. It also provides microbiological testing services and chemical testing services through its laboratory testing facility in Puerto Rico. It has three reportable segments: Puerto Rico technical compliance consulting which is the key revenue driver; United States technical compliance consulting; and Europe technical compliance consulting. The company offers solutions to the pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, medical devices, cosmetic and food industries, and allied products companies. It generates maximum revenue from Puerto Rico and also has its presence in United States, Europe and Other countries.
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