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Natural Gas Distribution CoSAU:9516 -0.43%67 Net Margin % is 7.32% as of Dec. 2025, which is 90% above its 10-year median of 3.85. GuruFocus rates SAU:9516 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼79.58 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Utilities - Regulated companies, Natural Gas Distribution Co ranks worse than 65.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Natural Gas Distribution Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9516'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.11 Med: 3.85 Max: 5.13
Current: 5.13
SAU:9516's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 65.2% of 500
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.655
vs SAU:9516: 5.13
Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) 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.
Natural Gas Distribution Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Natural Gas Distribution Co Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Natural Gas Distribution Co'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.
Natural Gas Distribution Co Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Natural Gas Distribution Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natural Gas Distribution Co'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.
Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) has a Net Margin % of 7.32% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Natural Gas Distribution Co and its competitors. This is 90% above median its historical median of 3.85. Over the past decade, Natural Gas Distribution Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.11 to 5.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Distribution Co ranks #326 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Natural Gas Distribution Co's Net Margin % too high?
Natural Gas Distribution Co's current Net Margin % of 7.32% is 90% above median its 10-year median of 3.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.11 to a high of 5.13. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.66. Natural Gas Distribution Co's value of 7.32% is 15.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Gas Distribution Co ranks #326 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Natural Gas Distribution Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Gas Distribution Co's Net Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Distribution Co ranks #326 out of 500 companies for Net Margin %. This places Natural Gas Distribution Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.66. Natural Gas Distribution Co's value of 7.32% is 15.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Natural Gas Distribution Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.11 to 5.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.85 vs. the industry median of 8.66, Natural Gas Distribution Co 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.66, based on 500 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. Natural Gas Distribution Co's current Net Margin % of 7.32% is 15.4% 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 Natural Gas Distribution Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Gas Distribution Co's current Net Margin % is 7.32%, which is 90% above median its own 10-year median of 3.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natural Gas Distribution Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼79.58, compared to a current price of ﷼23.40 — trading 70.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.32%, which is 90% above median its 10-year median of 3.85 and 15.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.66. Natural Gas Distribution Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516), the current Net Margin % is 7.32% 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 Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Gas Distribution Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼23.40 is trading 70.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼79.58.
GuruFocus considers Natural Gas Distribution Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9516:
Net Margin %: 7.32% (90% above median its 10-year median of 3.85)
GF Value™: ﷼79.58 vs. price of ﷼23.40 (70.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#326 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9516 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Natural Gas Distribution Co is engaged in the operation and maintenance of natural gas networks in the second industrial city and industrial cities in the Kingdom. The company's business is to supply the factories located in the second industrial city in Riyadh. It is supplied with natural gas from Saudi Aramco through a main pipeline.
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