AZZSTU:AI7 +0.75%77 Net Margin % is 4.14% as of Feb. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 6.85. GuruFocus rates STU:AI7 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €68.10. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, AZZ ranks better than 90.22% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. AZZ's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €13 Mil. AZZ's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €326 Mil. Therefore, AZZ's net margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AZZ's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AI7'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4 Med: 6.85 Max: 19.23
Current: 19.23
STU:AI7's Net Margin % is ranked better than 90.22% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs STU:AI7: 19.23
AZZ (STU:AI7) 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.
AZZ Net Margin % Related Terms
AZZ Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AZZ'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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, AZZ'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.
AZZ Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, AZZ's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AZZ'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.
AZZ (STU:AI7) has a Net Margin % of 4.14% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on AZZ and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 6.85. According to the industry distribution chart, AZZ ranks #105 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is AZZ's Net Margin % too high?
AZZ's current Net Margin % of 4.14% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 6.85. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. AZZ's value of 4.14% is 8.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AZZ ranks #105 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AZZ has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AZZ's Net Margin % compare to UNF and MMS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, AZZ ranks #105 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places AZZ in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. AZZ's value of 4.14% is 8.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.85 vs. the industry median of 3.83, AZZ 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 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. AZZ's current Net Margin % of 4.14% is 8.1% 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 AZZ and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AZZ's current Net Margin % is 4.14%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 6.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AZZ stock overvalued right now?
AZZ (STU:AI7) has a current Net Margin % of 4.14%. The stock's GF Value™ is €68.10, compared to a current price of €135.00 — trading 98.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.14%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 6.85 and 8.1% above the Business Services industry median of 3.83. AZZ's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 AZZ (STU:AI7), the current Net Margin % is 4.14% as of Feb. 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 AZZ (STU:AI7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AZZ stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €135.00 is trading 98.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €68.10.
Key valuation signals for STU:AI7:
Net Margin %: 4.14% (40% below median its 10-year median of 6.85)
GF Value™: €68.10 vs. price of €135.00 (98.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.1% above the Business Services median (#105 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AI7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AZZ Inc is a provider of galvanizing and coil coating solutions to a broad range of end markets in North America. The company's operating segment consists of AZZ Metal Coatings, AZZ Precoat Metals, and AZZ Infrastructure Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Precoat Metals segment, which provides coil coating application of protective and decorative coatings and related value-added downstream processing for steel and aluminum coils. Geographically, the company operates in the United States and Canada.
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