Calnex SolutionsSTU:CSO 53 Net Margin % is 10.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 16.65. GuruFocus rates STU:CSO with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Calnex Solutions ranks better than 53.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Calnex Solutions's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CSO'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 16.65 Max: 21.53
Current: 3.33
STU:CSO's Net Margin % is ranked better than 53.48% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs STU:CSO: 3.33
Calnex Solutions (STU:CSO) 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.
Calnex Solutions Net Margin % Related Terms
Calnex Solutions Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Calnex Solutions'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:CSO vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Calnex Solutions'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.
Calnex Solutions Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Calnex Solutions's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Calnex Solutions'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.
Calnex Solutions (STU:CSO) has a Net Margin % of 10.36% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Calnex Solutions and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 16.65. Over the past decade, Calnex Solutions' Net Margin % has ranged from 0.25 to 21.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Calnex Solutions ranks #1150 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Calnex Solutions' Net Margin % too high?
Calnex Solutions' current Net Margin % of 10.36% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 16.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 21.53. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Calnex Solutions' value of 10.36% is 283.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calnex Solutions ranks #1150 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Calnex Solutions has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calnex Solutions' Net Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Calnex Solutions ranks #1150 out of 2472 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Calnex Solutions in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Calnex Solutions' value of 10.36% is 283.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Calnex Solutions' own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.25 to 21.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.65 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Calnex Solutions 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,472 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. Calnex Solutions's current Net Margin % of 10.36% is 283.7% 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 Calnex Solutions and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calnex Solutions's current Net Margin % is 10.36%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 16.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calnex Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calnex Solutions (STU:CSO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.70, compared to a current price of €0.74 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.36%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 16.65 and 283.7% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Calnex Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Calnex Solutions (STU:CSO), the current Net Margin % is 10.36% 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 Calnex Solutions (STU:CSO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calnex Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.74 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.70.
GuruFocus considers Calnex Solutions to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CSO:
Net Margin %: 10.36% (38% below median its 10-year median of 16.65)
GF Value™: €0.70 vs. price of €0.74 (5.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 283.7% above the Hardware median (#1150 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CSO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Calnex Solutions PLC is a provider of test and measurement solutions for the telecommunications sector. It designs, produces, and markets test instrumentation and solutions for network synchronization and network emulation. The company offers its equipment to network operators, network providers, systems suppliers, laboratories, and network infrastructures. The company operates in North Asia, Americas and Rest of the world, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Rest of the World.
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