QinetiQ GroupQNTQY -5.02%86 Net Margin % is 6.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 9.65. GuruFocus rates QNTQY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, QinetiQ Group ranks better than 53.31% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. QinetiQ Group's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $92 Mil. QinetiQ Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,363 Mil. Therefore, QinetiQ Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.77%.
The historical rank and industry rank for QinetiQ Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
QNTQY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.61 Med: 9.65 Max: 16.58
Current: 5.59
QNTQY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 53.31% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 4.9
vs QNTQY: 5.59
QinetiQ Group (OTCPK:QNTQY) 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.
QinetiQ Group Net Margin % Related Terms
QinetiQ Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QinetiQ Group'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, QinetiQ Group'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.
QinetiQ Group Net Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, QinetiQ Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QinetiQ Group'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.
QinetiQ Group (QNTQY) has a Net Margin % of 6.77% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on QinetiQ Group and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 9.65. According to the industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #162 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is QinetiQ Group's Net Margin % too high?
QinetiQ Group's current Net Margin % of 6.77% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 9.65. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. QinetiQ Group's value of 6.77% is 38.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #162 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, QinetiQ Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QinetiQ Group's Net Margin % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #162 out of 347 companies for Net Margin %. This puts QinetiQ Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. QinetiQ Group's value of 6.77% is 38.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.65 vs. the industry median of 4.90, QinetiQ Group 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Net Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 4.90, based on 347 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. QinetiQ Group's current Net Margin % of 6.77% is 38.2% 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 QinetiQ Group and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QinetiQ Group's current Net Margin % is 6.77%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 9.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QinetiQ Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group (QNTQY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.10, compared to a current price of $21.48 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.77%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 9.65 and 38.2% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 4.90. QinetiQ Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 QinetiQ Group (QNTQY), the current Net Margin % is 6.77% 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 QinetiQ Group (QNTQY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.48 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.10.
GuruFocus considers QinetiQ Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for QNTQY:
Net Margin %: 6.77% (30% below median its 10-year median of 9.65)
GF Value™: $24.10 vs. price of $21.48 (10.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.2% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#162 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QNTQY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QinetiQ Group PLC is a company operating in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors. Its operating segments are EMEA Services, and Global Solutions. It generates majority of revenue from EMES Services. EMEA Services provides technical assurance, test and evaluation and training services, underpinned by long-term contracts. EMEA Services comprises business units which are not considered reportable segments as defined UK Defence, UK Intelligence and the Australia sector. Global Solutions combines all other business units not aggregated within EMEA Services. It has presence in United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (US), Australia, Home countries, Europe, and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from Home countries.
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