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Group Five Pipeudi CoSAU:9523 70 Net Margin % is 1.81% as of Dec. 2025, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 4.76. GuruFocus rates SAU:9523 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼159.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Steel companies, Group Five Pipeudi Co ranks better than 80.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Group Five Pipeudi Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9523'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.91 Med: 4.76 Max: 9.13
Current: 7.29
SAU:9523's Net Margin % is ranked better than 80.69% of 611
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs SAU:9523: 7.29
Group Five Pipeudi Co (SAU:9523) 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.
Group Five Pipeudi Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Group Five Pipeudi Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Group Five Pipeudi Co'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.
SAU:9523 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Group Five Pipeudi 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.
Group Five Pipeudi Co Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Group Five Pipeudi Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Group Five Pipeudi 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.
Group Five Pipeudi Co (SAU:9523) has a Net Margin % of 1.81% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Group Five Pipeudi Co and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 4.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Group Five Pipeudi Co ranks #118 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Group Five Pipeudi Co's Net Margin % too high?
Group Five Pipeudi Co's current Net Margin % of 1.81% is 62% below median its 10-year median of 4.76. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Group Five Pipeudi Co's value of 1.81% is 2.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Group Five Pipeudi Co ranks #118 out of 611 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Group Five Pipeudi Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Group Five Pipeudi Co's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Group Five Pipeudi Co ranks #118 out of 611 companies for Net Margin %. This places Group Five Pipeudi Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Group Five Pipeudi Co's value of 1.81% is 2.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.76 vs. the industry median of 1.86, Group Five Pipeudi 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 a Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 611 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. Group Five Pipeudi Co's current Net Margin % of 1.81% is 2.7% 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 Group Five Pipeudi Co 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. Group Five Pipeudi Co's current Net Margin % is 1.81%, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 4.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Group Five Pipeudi Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Group Five Pipeudi Co (SAU:9523) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼159.44, compared to a current price of ﷼58.00 — trading 63.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.81%, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 4.76 and 2.7% below the Steel industry median of 1.86. Group Five Pipeudi Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Group Five Pipeudi Co (SAU:9523), the current Net Margin % is 1.81% 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 Group Five Pipeudi Co (SAU:9523) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Group Five Pipeudi Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼58.00 is trading 63.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼159.44.
GuruFocus considers Group Five Pipeudi Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9523:
Net Margin %: 1.81% (62% below median its 10-year median of 4.76)
GF Value™: ﷼159.44 vs. price of ﷼58.00 (63.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.7% below the Steel median (#118 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9523 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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