Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Sprout Social's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.3 Mil. Sprout Social's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $121.5 Mil. Therefore, Sprout Social's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sprout Social's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SPT'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -48.89 Med: -19.91 Max: -8.18
Current: -8.18
SPT's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 69.59% of 2825
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.54
vs SPT: -8.18
Sprout Social (NAS:SPT) 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.
Sprout Social Net Margin % Related Terms
Sprout Social Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sprout Social'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 Software - Application subindustry, Sprout Social'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.
Sprout Social Net Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Sprout Social's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sprout Social'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.
Sprout Social (SPT) has a Net Margin % of -5.21% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sprout Social and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprout Social ranks #1966 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Sprout Social's Net Margin % too high?
Sprout Social's current Net Margin % is -5.21%. Based on the distribution chart, Sprout Social ranks #1966 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sprout Social has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprout Social's Net Margin % compare to GLOO and BLND?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Sprout Social ranks #1966 out of 2825 companies for Net Margin %. This places Sprout Social in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.54. 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 Software company?
The median Net Margin % among Software companies is 2.54, based on 2,825 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. 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 Sprout Social and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sprout Social's current Net Margin % is -5.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprout Social stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprout Social (SPT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.47, compared to a current price of $6.71 — trading 81.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -5.21%. Sprout Social's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Sprout Social (SPT), the current Net Margin % is -5.21% 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 Sprout Social (SPT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprout Social stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.71 is trading 81.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.47.
GuruFocus considers Sprout Social to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SPT:
Net Margin %: -5.21%
GF Value™: $36.47 vs. price of $6.71 (81.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SPT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sprout Social Inc develops a cloud software that brings together social messaging, data and workflows in a unified system of record, intelligence, and action. It has a centralized, secure and powerful platform that can scale horizontally across an organization to drive maximum business value. The firm generates majority revenue from software subscriptions. Geographically, the company operates in Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, of which it derives maximum revenue from Americas.
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