STMicroelectronics NVSTMEF +2.17%72 Net Margin % is 1.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 11.28. GuruFocus rates STMEF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Semiconductors companies, STMicroelectronics NV ranks worse than 60.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for STMicroelectronics NV's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STMEF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.17 Med: 11.28 Max: 24.55
Current: 1.17
STMEF's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 60.41% of 1023
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 4.17
vs STMEF: 1.17
STMicroelectronics NV (OTCPK:STMEF) 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.
STMicroelectronics NV Net Margin % Related Terms
STMicroelectronics NV Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for STMicroelectronics NV'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 Semiconductors subindustry, STMicroelectronics NV'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.
STMicroelectronics NV Net Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, STMicroelectronics NV's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STMicroelectronics NV'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.
STMicroelectronics NV (STMEF) has a Net Margin % of 1.20% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on STMicroelectronics NV and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 11.28. Over the past decade, STMicroelectronics NV's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.17 to 24.55. According to the industry distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #618 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is STMicroelectronics NV's Net Margin % too high?
STMicroelectronics NV's current Net Margin % of 1.20% is 89% below median its 10-year median of 11.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 24.55. The Semiconductors industry median Net Margin % is 4.17. STMicroelectronics NV's value of 1.20% is 71.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #618 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, STMicroelectronics NV has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STMicroelectronics NV's Net Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #618 out of 1023 companies for Net Margin %. This places STMicroelectronics NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.17. STMicroelectronics NV's value of 1.20% is 71.2% below this benchmark. Historically, STMicroelectronics NV's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.17 to 24.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.28 vs. the industry median of 4.17, STMicroelectronics NV 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Net Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 4.17, based on 1,023 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. STMicroelectronics NV's current Net Margin % of 1.20% is 71.2% 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 STMicroelectronics NV 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. STMicroelectronics NV's current Net Margin % is 1.20%, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 11.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STMicroelectronics NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STMicroelectronics NV (STMEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.07, compared to a current price of $73.66 — trading 145% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.20%, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 11.28 and 71.2% below the Semiconductors industry median of 4.17. STMicroelectronics NV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 STMicroelectronics NV (STMEF), the current Net Margin % is 1.20% 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 STMicroelectronics NV (STMEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STMicroelectronics NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $73.66 is trading 145% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.07.
GuruFocus considers STMicroelectronics NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STMEF:
Net Margin %: 1.20% (89% below median its 10-year median of 11.28)
GF Value™: $30.07 vs. price of $73.66 (145% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.2% below the Semiconductors median (#618 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STMEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
A merger between Italian firm SGS Microelettronica and the nonmilitary business of Thomson Semiconducteurs in France formed STMicroelectronics in 1987. STMicroelectronics is a leader in a variety of semiconductor products, including analog chips, discrete power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensors. It is an especially prominent chip supplier to the industrial and automotive industries.
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