Bufab ABSTU:29B0 90 Net Margin % is 9.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 6.70. GuruFocus rates STU:29B0 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, Bufab AB ranks better than 82.8% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Bufab AB's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €19.1 Mil. Bufab AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €206.3 Mil. Therefore, Bufab AB's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bufab AB's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:29B0'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.73 Med: 6.7 Max: 8
Current: 8
STU:29B0's Net Margin % is ranked better than 82.8% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.09
vs STU:29B0: 8.00
Bufab AB (STU:29B0) 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.
Bufab AB Net Margin % Related Terms
Bufab AB Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bufab AB'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:29B0 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Bufab AB'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.
Bufab AB Net Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Bufab AB's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bufab AB'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.
Bufab AB (STU:29B0) has a Net Margin % of 9.27% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Bufab AB and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 6.70. Over the past decade, Bufab AB's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.73 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Bufab AB ranks #27 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Bufab AB's Net Margin % too high?
Bufab AB's current Net Margin % of 9.27% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 6.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.73 to a high of 8.00. The Industrial Distribution industry median Net Margin % is 3.09. Bufab AB's value of 9.27% is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bufab AB ranks #27 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bufab AB has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bufab AB's Net Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Bufab AB ranks #27 out of 157 companies for Net Margin %. This places Bufab AB in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.09. Bufab AB's value of 9.27% is 200% above this benchmark. Historically, Bufab AB's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.73 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.70 vs. the industry median of 3.09, Bufab AB 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.09, based on 157 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. Bufab AB's current Net Margin % of 9.27% is 200% 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 Bufab AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bufab AB's current Net Margin % is 9.27%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 6.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bufab AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bufab AB (STU:29B0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.27, compared to a current price of €11.36 — trading 37.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.27%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 6.70 and 200% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.09. Bufab AB's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Bufab AB (STU:29B0), the current Net Margin % is 9.27% 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 Bufab AB (STU:29B0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bufab AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.36 is trading 37.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.27.
GuruFocus considers Bufab AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:29B0:
Net Margin %: 9.27% (38% above median its 10-year median of 6.70)
GF Value™: €8.27 vs. price of €11.36 (37.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 200% above the Industrial Distribution median (#27 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:29B0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bufab AB is a trading company. The company offers its customers a full-service solution as a Supply Chain Partner for sourcing, quality control, and logistics for C-parts screws, nuts, and washers. The group serves a variety of industries, including telecommunication, automotive, furniture, offshore, refining industry, and construction sector. Its operational segments are: Europe North&East, Europe West, Americas, UK/Ireland and Asia-Pacific. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Segment Europe North&East comprises operations in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, the Baltic States, Slovakia, Romania and a sourcing office in China.
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