Blue BirdSTU:4RB +4.70%80 Net Margin % is 8.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 271% above its 10-year median of 2.24. GuruFocus rates STU:4RB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €43.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Blue Bird ranks better than 74.41% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Blue Bird's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €25 Mil. Blue Bird's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €305 Mil. Therefore, Blue Bird's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blue Bird's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:4RB'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.72 Med: 2.24 Max: 8.91
Current: 8.91
STU:4RB's Net Margin % is ranked better than 74.41% of 211
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 5.14
vs STU:4RB: 8.91
Blue Bird (STU:4RB) 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.
Blue Bird Net Margin % Related Terms
Blue Bird Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Blue Bird'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:4RB vs ALG, ASTE, LNN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Blue Bird'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.
Blue Bird Net Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Blue Bird's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blue Bird'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.
Blue Bird (STU:4RB) has a Net Margin % of 8.31% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Blue Bird and its competitors. This is 271% above median its historical median of 2.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #54 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is Blue Bird's Net Margin % too high?
Blue Bird's current Net Margin % of 8.31% is 271% above median its 10-year median of 2.24. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Net Margin % is 5.14. Blue Bird's value of 8.31% is 61.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #54 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Blue Bird has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Bird's Net Margin % compare to ALG and ASTE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #54 out of 211 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Blue Bird in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.14. Blue Bird's value of 8.31% is 61.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.24 vs. the industry median of 5.14, Blue Bird 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Net Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 5.14, based on 211 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. Blue Bird's current Net Margin % of 8.31% is 61.7% 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 Blue Bird and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blue Bird's current Net Margin % is 8.31%, which is 271% above median its own 10-year median of 2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Bird stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird (STU:4RB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €43.98, compared to a current price of €69.12 — trading 57.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.31%, which is 271% above median its 10-year median of 2.24 and 61.7% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 5.14. Blue Bird's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Blue Bird (STU:4RB), the current Net Margin % is 8.31% 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 Blue Bird (STU:4RB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €69.12 is trading 57.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €43.98.
GuruFocus considers Blue Bird to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:4RB:
Net Margin %: 8.31% (271% above median its 10-year median of 2.24)
GF Value™: €43.98 vs. price of €69.12 (57.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.7% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#54 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4RB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blue Bird Corp is an American bus manufacturing company. It is an independent designer and manufacturer of school buses. The company operates in two segments; the Bus segment which involves the design, engineering, manufacture, and sales of school buses and extended warranties; and the Parts segment which includes the sales of replacement bus parts. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its customers in the United States and the rest from Canada and Rest of the world.
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