Landstar SystemSTU:LDS +0.55%79 Net Margin % is 3.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 4.93. GuruFocus rates STU:LDS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €138.97. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Transportation companies, Landstar System ranks worse than 65.08% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Landstar System's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €34 Mil. Landstar System's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,013 Mil. Therefore, Landstar System's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Landstar System's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LDS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.42 Med: 4.93 Max: 5.84
Current: 2.62
STU:LDS's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 65.08% of 1008
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.98
vs STU:LDS: 2.62
Landstar System (STU:LDS) 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.
Landstar System Net Margin % Related Terms
Landstar System Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Landstar System'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:LDS vs GXO, HUBG, PBI: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Landstar System'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.
Landstar System Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Landstar System's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Landstar System'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.
Landstar System (STU:LDS) has a Net Margin % of 3.37% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Landstar System and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 4.93. Over the past decade, Landstar System's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.42 to 5.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #656 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Landstar System's Net Margin % too high?
Landstar System's current Net Margin % of 3.37% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 4.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.42 to a high of 5.84. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. Landstar System's value of 3.37% is 32.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #656 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Landstar System has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Landstar System's Net Margin % compare to GXO and HUBG?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #656 out of 1008 companies for Net Margin %. This places Landstar System in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. Landstar System's value of 3.37% is 32.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Landstar System's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.42 to 5.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.93 vs. the industry median of 4.98, Landstar System has consistently been below 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 Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.98, based on 1,008 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. Landstar System's current Net Margin % of 3.37% is 32.3% below 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 Landstar System and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Landstar System's current Net Margin % is 3.37%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 4.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Landstar System stock overvalued right now?
Landstar System (STU:LDS) has a current Net Margin % of 3.37%. The stock's GF Value™ is €138.97, compared to a current price of €183.00 — trading 31.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.37%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 4.93 and 32.3% below the Transportation industry median of 4.98. Landstar System's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Landstar System (STU:LDS), the current Net Margin % is 3.37% 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 Landstar System (STU:LDS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landstar System stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €183.00 is trading 31.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €138.97.
Key valuation signals for STU:LDS:
Net Margin %: 3.37% (32% below median its 10-year median of 4.93)
GF Value™: €138.97 vs. price of €183.00 (31.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.3% below the Transportation median (#656 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Landstar System is an agent based asset-light third-party logistics provider focused on domestic truck brokerage. Historically, around half of its truck transportation freight is hauled by leased owner-operators with the remainder hauled by third-party broker-carriers. To a smaller degree, it offers intermodal, global air and ocean forwarding, and warehousing services. Landstar also runs a small business that offers insurance programs to captive owner-operators. It has a long history of industry-leading execution and operating profitability.
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