The historical rank and industry rank for Extreme Networks's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:EXM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.38 Med: -1.63 Max: 5.95
Current: 1.3
STU:EXM's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 59.36% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs STU:EXM: 1.30
Extreme Networks (STU:EXM) 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.
Extreme Networks Net Margin % Related Terms
Extreme Networks Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Extreme Networks'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:EXM vs BDC, VISN, DGII: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Extreme Networks'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.
Extreme Networks Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Extreme Networks's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Extreme Networks'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.
Extreme Networks (STU:EXM) has a Net Margin % of 3.34% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Extreme Networks and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Extreme Networks ranks #1468 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is Extreme Networks' Net Margin % too high?
Extreme Networks' current Net Margin % is 3.34%. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Extreme Networks' value of 3.34% is 23.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Extreme Networks ranks #1468 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Extreme Networks has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Extreme Networks' Net Margin % compare to BDC and VISN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Extreme Networks ranks #1468 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This places Extreme Networks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Extreme Networks' value of 3.34% is 23.7% above this benchmark. 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 2,473 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. Extreme Networks's current Net Margin % of 3.34% is 23.7% 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 Extreme Networks 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. Extreme Networks's current Net Margin % is 3.34%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Extreme Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Extreme Networks (STU:EXM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.04, compared to a current price of €27.88 — trading 73.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.34% and 23.7% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Extreme Networks' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Extreme Networks (STU:EXM), the current Net Margin % is 3.34% 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 Extreme Networks (STU:EXM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Extreme Networks stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €27.88 is trading 73.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.04.
GuruFocus considers Extreme Networks to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:EXM:
Net Margin %: 3.34%
GF Value™: €16.04 vs. price of €27.88 (73.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.7% above the Hardware median (#1468 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:EXM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Extreme Networks Inc provides AI-powered cloud networking, focused on delivering simple and secure solutions that help businesses address challenges and enable connections among devices, applications, and users. The group designs, develops, and manufactures wired, wireless, and software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) infrastructure equipment. It has one reportable segment, the development, marketing, and sale of network infrastructure equipment and related software. The Company operates in three geographical areas: Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
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