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FermentalgSTU:1F6 -7.32%55 Net Margin % is -88.44% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:1F6 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.70 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 942 Biotechnology companies, Fermentalg ranks better than 51.59% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Fermentalg's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-5.11 Mil. Fermentalg's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €5.78 Mil. Therefore, Fermentalg's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -88.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fermentalg's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:1F6'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5517.52 Med: -330.33 Max: -70.51
Current: -70.51
STU:1F6's Net Margin % is ranked better than 51.59% of 942
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -88.295
vs STU:1F6: -70.51
Fermentalg (STU:1F6) 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.
Fermentalg Net Margin % Related Terms
Fermentalg Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fermentalg'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:1F6 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Fermentalg'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.
Fermentalg Net Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Fermentalg's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fermentalg'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.
Fermentalg (STU:1F6) has a Net Margin % of -88.44% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Fermentalg and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fermentalg ranks #456 out of 942 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Fermentalg's Net Margin % too high?
Fermentalg's current Net Margin % is -88.44%. Based on the distribution chart, Fermentalg ranks #456 out of 942 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fermentalg has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fermentalg's Net Margin % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Fermentalg ranks #456 out of 942 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Fermentalg in the upper half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Net Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Fermentalg and its competitors. Fermentalg's current Net Margin % is -88.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fermentalg stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fermentalg (STU:1F6) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.70, compared to a current price of €0.49 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -88.44%. Fermentalg's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Fermentalg (STU:1F6), the current Net Margin % is -88.44% 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 Fermentalg (STU:1F6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fermentalg stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.49 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.70.
GuruFocus considers Fermentalg to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:1F6:
Net Margin %: -88.44%
GF Value™: €0.70 vs. price of €0.49 (30.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1F6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fermentalg SA is an industrial biotechnology company engaged in producing natural cooking oils, animal nutrition products and chemicals using micro-algae.
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