Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Green Plains's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €28 Mil. Green Plains's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €386 Mil. Therefore, Green Plains's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Green Plains's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:G3V'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.9 Med: -3.1 Max: 1.86
Current: -0.8
STU:G3V's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 75.08% of 1581
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs STU:G3V: -0.80
Green Plains (STU:G3V) 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.
Green Plains Net Margin % Related Terms
Green Plains Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Green Plains'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:G3V vs TROX, WLKP, LXU: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Green Plains'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.
Green Plains Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Green Plains's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Green Plains'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.
Green Plains (STU:G3V) has a Net Margin % of 7.39% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Green Plains and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #1187 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 75.1%.
Is Green Plains' Net Margin % too high?
Green Plains' current Net Margin % is 7.39%. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Green Plains' value of 7.39% is 90% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #1187 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Green Plains has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Green Plains' Net Margin % compare to TROX and WLKP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #1187 out of 1581 companies for Net Margin %. This places Green Plains in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Green Plains' value of 7.39% is 90% 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.89, based on 1,581 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. Green Plains's current Net Margin % of 7.39% is 90% 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 Green Plains and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Green Plains's current Net Margin % is 7.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Green Plains stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Plains (STU:G3V) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.06, compared to a current price of €13.20 — trading 63.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.39% and 90% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Green Plains' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 Green Plains (STU:G3V), the current Net Margin % is 7.39% 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 Green Plains (STU:G3V) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Plains stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €13.20 is trading 63.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.06.
GuruFocus considers Green Plains to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:G3V:
Net Margin %: 7.39%
GF Value™: €8.06 vs. price of €13.20 (63.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90% above the Chemicals median (#1187 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:G3V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Green Plains Inc manufactures and sells ethanol and ethanol byproducts in two segments based on function. The ethanol production segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes the production of ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein and renewable corn oil. The agribusiness and energy services segment includes grain handling and storage, commodity marketing and merchant trading for company-produced and third-party ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein, renewable corn oil, natural gas and other commodities.
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