Honeywell InternationalSTU:ALD +1.42%82 Net Margin % is 8.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 15.38. GuruFocus rates STU:ALD with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €194.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 549 Conglomerates companies, Honeywell International ranks better than 76.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Honeywell International's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:ALD'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.81 Med: 15.38 Max: 17.14
Current: 11.16
STU:ALD's Net Margin % is ranked better than 76.32% of 549
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 4.09
vs STU:ALD: 11.16
Honeywell International (STU:ALD) 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.
Honeywell International Net Margin % Related Terms
Honeywell International Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Honeywell International'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.
Honeywell International Net Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Honeywell International's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Honeywell International'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.
Honeywell International (STU:ALD) has a Net Margin % of 8.98% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Honeywell International and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 15.38. Over the past decade, Honeywell International's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.81 to 17.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Honeywell International ranks #130 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is Honeywell International's Net Margin % too high?
Honeywell International's current Net Margin % of 8.98% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 15.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.81 to a high of 17.14. The Conglomerates industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. Honeywell International's value of 8.98% is 119.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Honeywell International ranks #130 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Honeywell International has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Honeywell International's Net Margin % compare to MMM and VMI?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Honeywell International ranks #130 out of 549 companies for Net Margin %. This places Honeywell International in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. Honeywell International's value of 8.98% is 119.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Honeywell International's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.81 to 17.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.38 vs. the industry median of 4.09, Honeywell International 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Net Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 4.09, based on 549 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. Honeywell International's current Net Margin % of 8.98% is 119.6% 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 Honeywell International and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Honeywell International's current Net Margin % is 8.98%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 15.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Honeywell International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Honeywell International (STU:ALD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €194.33, compared to a current price of €203.35 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.98%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 15.38 and 119.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 4.09. Honeywell International's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Honeywell International (STU:ALD), the current Net Margin % is 8.98% 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 Honeywell International (STU:ALD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Honeywell International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €203.35 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €194.33.
GuruFocus considers Honeywell International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:ALD:
Net Margin %: 8.98% (42% below median its 10-year median of 15.38)
GF Value™: €194.33 vs. price of €203.35 (4.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 119.6% above the Conglomerates median (#130 of 549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ALD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Honeywell traces its roots to 1885 with Albert Butz's firm, Butz Thermo-Electric Regulator, which produced a predecessor to the modern thermostat. Other inventions by Honeywell include biodegradable detergent and autopilot. Today, Honeywell is a global multi-industry behemoth with one of the largest installed bases of equipment. It operates through four business segments: aerospace technologies, industrial automation, energy and sustainability solutions, and building automation. Recently, Honeywell has made several portfolio changes to focus on fewer end markets and align with a set of secular growth trends. The firm is working diligently to expand its installed base, deriving around one third of its revenue from recurring aftermarket services.
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