Auction Technology Group (STU:684) Net Margin %: -0.32% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:684 Auction Technology Group PLC STU:684
74 GF Score
Price €4.60
GF Value €7.17
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Auction Technology Group Net Margin %?

Auction Technology Group STU:684 +1.32% 74 Net Margin % is -0.32% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:684 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,827 Software companies, Auction Technology Group ranks worse than 86.13% on this metric.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Auction Technology Group's Net Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.3 Mil. Auction Technology Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €109.1 Mil. Therefore, Auction Technology Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.32%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Auction Technology Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:684' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -76.04   Med: -20.64   Max: 13.89
Current: -66.39


STU:684's Net Margin % is ranked worse than
86.13% of 2827 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.54 vs STU:684: -66.39

Auction Technology Group  (STU:684) 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.


Auction Technology Group Net Margin % Related Terms


Auction Technology Group Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Auction Technology Group'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.

Auction Technology Group Net Margin % Chart

Auction Technology Group Annual Data
Trend Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -39.05 -5.11 12.38 13.89 -76.04

Auction Technology Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.56 20.07 7.87 -149.87 -0.32

STU:684 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Auction Technology Group'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.


Auction Technology Group Net Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Auction Technology Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Auction Technology Group's Net Margin % falls into.


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Auction Technology Group Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Auction Technology Group's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=-123.195/162.009
=-76.04 %

Auction Technology Group's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-0.346/109.076
=-0.32 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -0.32% mean?
Auction Technology Group (STU:684) has a Net Margin % of -0.32% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Auction Technology Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Auction Technology Group ranks #2435 out of 2827 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Auction Technology Group's Net Margin % too high?
Auction Technology Group's current Net Margin % is -0.32%. Based on the distribution chart, Auction Technology Group ranks #2435 out of 2827 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Auction Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Auction Technology Group's Net Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Auction Technology Group ranks #2435 out of 2827 companies for Net Margin %. This places Auction Technology Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.54. 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 Software company?
The median Net Margin % among Software companies is 2.54, based on 2,827 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. 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 Auction Technology Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Auction Technology Group's current Net Margin % is -0.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Auction Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auction Technology Group (STU:684) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.17, compared to a current price of €4.60 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -0.32%. Auction Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Auction Technology Group (STU:684), the current Net Margin % is -0.32% 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 Auction Technology Group (STU:684) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Auction Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.60 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.17. GuruFocus considers Auction Technology Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:684:

  • Net Margin %: -0.32%
  • GF Value™: €7.17 vs. price of €4.60 (35.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:684 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Auction Technology Group Business Description

Other Exchanges ATGl:UKATG:UK
Address 65 Southwark Street, The Harlequin Building, London, GBR, SE1 0HR
Auction Technology Group PLC is a digital marketplace operator that powers the discovery and sale of curated secondary goods through trusted online platforms. The Group operates curated auction and list-price marketplaces and provides value-added services, including seller marketing, integrated payments, shipping solutions, cross-listing capabilities, white-label auction technology, and partner network services. Its operations are organised into two reportable segments: Arts & Antiques and Industrial & Commercial, across which it operates multiple specialist marketplaces. The majority of revenue is generated from the Arts & Antiques segment. Geographically, it serves the United Kingdom, Mexico, Germany, and the United States, with the majority of revenue generated from the United States.
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