SRWRF (SolarWorld AG) Net Margin %: -18.28% (As of Dec. 2016)


What is SolarWorld AG Net Margin %?

SolarWorld AG SRWRF Net Margin % is -18.28% as of Dec. 2016.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. SolarWorld AG's Net Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2016 was $-31.7 Mil. SolarWorld AG's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2016 was $173.4 Mil. Therefore, SolarWorld AG's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 was -18.28%.

The historical rank and industry rank for SolarWorld AG's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


SRWRF's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 4.17
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

SolarWorld AG  (OTCPK:SRWRF) 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.

SolarWorld AG Net Margin % Related Terms

SolarWorld AG Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SolarWorld AG'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.

SolarWorld AG Net Margin % Chart

SolarWorld AG Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -99.98 -50.09 80.95 -4.36 -11.45

SolarWorld AG Quarterly Data
Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.40 -9.78 -1.01 -18.99 -18.28

SRWRF vs SUNW, RGSE: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, SolarWorld AG'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.

SolarWorld AG Net Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SolarWorld AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SolarWorld AG's Net Margin % falls into.


SolarWorld AG Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

SolarWorld AG's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2016 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2016 )
=-96.98/847.116
=-11.45 %

SolarWorld AG's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2016 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2016 )
=-31.708/173.43
=-18.28 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -18.28% mean?
SolarWorld AG (SRWRF) has a Net Margin % of -18.28% as of Dec. 2016. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on SolarWorld AG and its competitors.
Is SolarWorld AG's Net Margin % too high?
SolarWorld AG's current Net Margin % is -18.28%.
How does SolarWorld AG's Net Margin % compare to SUNW and RGSE?
SolarWorld AG's Net Margin % of -18.28% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.17. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Net Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 4.17, based on 1,021 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 SolarWorld AG and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SolarWorld AG's current Net Margin % is -18.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SolarWorld AG stock overvalued right now?
SolarWorld AG (SRWRF) has a current Net Margin % of -18.28%. The current Net Margin % is -18.28%. 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 SolarWorld AG (SRWRF), the current Net Margin % is -18.28% as of Dec. 2016. 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.

SolarWorld AG Business Description

Address Martin-Luther-King-Street 24, Bonn, DEU, 53175
SolarWorld AG is a manufacturer of solar power products. It also researches, develops, produces and recycles on all levels of the solar value-added chain. It also focuses on the production and international distribution of high-end solar energy facilities. The business operates through segments that include Production Germany, Production United States, Trade, and Others. The Trade segment generates maximum revenue for the company. Its product line consists of module and assembly kit, cells and wafers, power generation, and other revenue. The sales of module and assembly kit generate maximum revenue for the company.