ValvolineSTU:0V4 +0.57%91 Net Margin % is 8.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 14.37. GuruFocus rates STU:0V4 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, Valvoline ranks better than 64.08% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Valvoline's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €39 Mil. Valvoline's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €436 Mil. Therefore, Valvoline's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Valvoline's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:0V4'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.03 Med: 14.37 Max: 98.35
Current: 5.03
STU:0V4's Net Margin % is ranked better than 64.08% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.2
vs STU:0V4: 5.03
Valvoline (STU:0V4) 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.
Valvoline Net Margin % Related Terms
Valvoline Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valvoline'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.
STU:0V4 vs OPLN, GPI, ABG: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Valvoline'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.
Valvoline Net Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Valvoline's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valvoline'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.
Valvoline (STU:0V4) has a Net Margin % of 8.89% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Valvoline and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 14.37. Over the past decade, Valvoline's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.03 to 98.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Valvoline ranks #476 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Valvoline's Net Margin % too high?
Valvoline's current Net Margin % of 8.89% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 14.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.03 to a high of 98.35. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Net Margin % is 3.20. Valvoline's value of 8.89% is 177.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valvoline ranks #476 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Valvoline has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valvoline's Net Margin % compare to OPLN and GPI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Valvoline ranks #476 out of 1325 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Valvoline in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.20. Valvoline's value of 8.89% is 177.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Valvoline's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.03 to 98.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.37 vs. the industry median of 3.20, Valvoline has consistently been above 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.20, based on 1,325 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. Valvoline's current Net Margin % of 8.89% is 177.8% above 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 Valvoline and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valvoline's current Net Margin % is 8.89%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 14.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valvoline stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valvoline (STU:0V4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.09, compared to a current price of €35.00 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.89%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 14.37 and 177.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.20. Valvoline's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 6 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 Valvoline (STU:0V4), the current Net Margin % is 8.89% 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 Valvoline (STU:0V4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valvoline stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €35.00 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €44.09.
GuruFocus considers Valvoline to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:0V4:
Net Margin %: 8.89% (38% below median its 10-year median of 14.37)
GF Value™: €44.09 vs. price of €35.00 (20.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 177.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#476 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0V4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Valvoline Inc provides automotive preventive maintenance through retail stores across the U.S. and Canada, offering approximately 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes, battery, bulb, and wiper replacements, tire rotations, and other manufacturer-recommended maintenance. Its full-service oil changes include Valvoline oil, a new oil filter, chassis lubrication, and an 18-point maintenance check. The Company provides differential fluid, fuel system cleaning, headlight and taillight replacement, radiator service, transmission service, air conditioning, and air filter replacement. It operates and franchises approximately 2,200 Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change retail locations. The majority of revenue is generated from the United States of America.
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