The historical rank and industry rank for ArcelorMittal South Africa's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:ISC1'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.13 Med: -9.2 Max: 16.68
Current: -8.98
STU:ISC1's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 88.13% of 615
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs STU:ISC1: -8.98
ArcelorMittal South Africa (STU:ISC1) 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.
ArcelorMittal South Africa Net Margin % Related Terms
ArcelorMittal South Africa 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.
STU:ISC1 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, ArcelorMittal South Africa'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.
ArcelorMittal South Africa Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, ArcelorMittal South Africa's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ArcelorMittal South Africa'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.
ArcelorMittal South Africa (STU:ISC1) has a Net Margin % of -12.97% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on ArcelorMittal South Africa and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ArcelorMittal South Africa ranks #542 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is ArcelorMittal South Africa's Net Margin % too high?
ArcelorMittal South Africa's current Net Margin % is -12.97%. Based on the distribution chart, ArcelorMittal South Africa ranks #542 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ArcelorMittal South Africa has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ArcelorMittal South Africa's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, ArcelorMittal South Africa ranks #542 out of 615 companies for Net Margin %. This places ArcelorMittal South Africa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 615 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. 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 ArcelorMittal South Africa and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ArcelorMittal South Africa's current Net Margin % is -12.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ArcelorMittal South Africa stock overvalued right now?
ArcelorMittal South Africa (STU:ISC1) has a current Net Margin % of -12.97%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.06, compared to a current price of €0.06 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -12.97%. ArcelorMittal South Africa's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 ArcelorMittal South Africa (STU:ISC1), the current Net Margin % is -12.97% as of Dec. 2025. 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 ArcelorMittal South Africa (STU:ISC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ArcelorMittal South Africa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.06 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.06.
Key valuation signals for STU:ISC1:
Net Margin %: -12.97%
GF Value™: €0.06 vs. price of €0.06 (0.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ISC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd is a South Africa-based steel-producing company. The company's operating segments include Steel operations; Non-steel operations; Corporate and others. It generates the majority of total revenue from the Steel Operations segment that consist of Vanderbijlpark plant, Newcastle plant, Vereeniging plant and ArcelorMittal Rail and Structures. The product range consists of hot-rolled coil, plate, coiled rounds, flats, reinforced bars, rounds, billets and channels, and commercial coke among others. The group operates mainly in South Africa. Export sales are mostly sold in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Europe, and America.
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