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Carriage ServicesSTU:C57 27 Net Margin % is 12.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 8.44. GuruFocus rates STU:C57 with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 95 Personal Services companies, Carriage Services ranks better than 78.95% on this metric.
Carriage Services (STU:C57) 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.
Carriage Services Net Margin % Related Terms
Carriage Services Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carriage Services'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:C57 vs MED, RGS, CLIK: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, Carriage Services'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.
Carriage Services Net Margin % vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carriage Services's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carriage Services'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.
Carriage Services (STU:C57) has a Net Margin % of 12.71% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Carriage Services and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 8.44. Over the past decade, Carriage Services' Net Margin % has ranged from 4.35 to 14.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #20 out of 95 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Carriage Services' Net Margin % too high?
Carriage Services' current Net Margin % of 12.71% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 8.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.35 to a high of 14.41. The Personal Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Carriage Services' value of 12.71% is 231.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #20 out of 95 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carriage Services has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carriage Services' Net Margin % compare to MED and RGS?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Carriage Services ranks #20 out of 95 companies for Net Margin %. This places Carriage Services in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Carriage Services' value of 12.71% is 231.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Carriage Services' own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.35 to 14.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.44 vs. the industry median of 3.83, Carriage Services 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 Personal Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Personal Services companies is 3.83, based on 95 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. Carriage Services's current Net Margin % of 12.71% is 231.9% 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 Carriage Services and its competitors. For the Personal 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. Carriage Services's current Net Margin % is 12.71%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 8.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carriage Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carriage Services (STU:C57) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.64, compared to a current price of €35.60 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 12.71%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 8.44 and 231.9% above the Personal Services industry median of 3.83. Carriage Services' overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Carriage Services (STU:C57), the current Net Margin % is 12.71% 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 Carriage Services (STU:C57) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carriage Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €35.60 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €37.64.
GuruFocus considers Carriage Services to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:C57:
Net Margin %: 12.71% (51% above median its 10-year median of 8.44)
GF Value™: €37.64 vs. price of €35.60 (5.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 231.9% above the Personal Services median (#20 of 95)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:C57 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carriage Services Inc is a provider of funeral and cemetery services and merchandise in the United States. It operates in two business segments: The Funeral Home Operations segment offers burial, cremation, and consultation services; removes and prepares remains; sells caskets, urns, and related funeral merchandise. The company enables the use of funeral home facilities for visitation, remembrance, and transportation services. The Cemetery Operations segment provides services, such as mausoleum spaces and niches, private estates, lawn crypt gardens, traditional single burial gravesites, and burial vaults. The majority of revenue is derived from The Funeral Home Operations segment.
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