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What is Distribution Solutions Group Net Margin %?
Distribution Solutions GroupSTU:LW2 76 Net Margin % is 0.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates STU:LW2 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.81. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Industrial Distribution companies, Distribution Solutions Group ranks worse than 78.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Distribution Solutions Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LW2'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.97 Med: 0.53 Max: 9.7
Current: 0.27
STU:LW2's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 78.48% of 158
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.055
vs STU:LW2: 0.27
Distribution Solutions Group (STU:LW2) 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.
Distribution Solutions Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Distribution Solutions Group 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:LW2 vs GIC, BXC, TITN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Distribution Solutions Group'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.
Distribution Solutions Group Net Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Distribution Solutions Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Distribution Solutions Group'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.
Distribution Solutions Group (STU:LW2) has a Net Margin % of 0.08% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Distribution Solutions Group and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 0.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Distribution Solutions Group ranks #124 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is Distribution Solutions Group's Net Margin % too high?
Distribution Solutions Group's current Net Margin % of 0.08% is 85% below median its 10-year median of 0.53. The Industrial Distribution industry median Net Margin % is 3.06. Distribution Solutions Group's value of 0.08% is 97.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Distribution Solutions Group ranks #124 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Distribution Solutions Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Distribution Solutions Group's Net Margin % compare to GIC and BXC?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Distribution Solutions Group ranks #124 out of 158 companies for Net Margin %. This places Distribution Solutions Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.06. Distribution Solutions Group's value of 0.08% is 97.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 3.06, Distribution Solutions Group 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.06, based on 158 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. Distribution Solutions Group's current Net Margin % of 0.08% is 97.4% 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 Distribution Solutions Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Distribution Solutions Group's current Net Margin % is 0.08%, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Distribution Solutions Group stock overvalued right now?
Distribution Solutions Group (STU:LW2) has a current Net Margin % of 0.08%. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.81, compared to a current price of €30.20 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.08%, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 97.4% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.06. Distribution Solutions Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 11 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 Distribution Solutions Group (STU:LW2), the current Net Margin % is 0.08% 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 Distribution Solutions Group (STU:LW2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Distribution Solutions Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €30.20 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.81.
Key valuation signals for STU:LW2:
Net Margin %: 0.08% (85% below median its 10-year median of 0.53)
GF Value™: €28.81 vs. price of €30.20 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.4% below the Industrial Distribution median (#124 of 158)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LW2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Distribution Solutions Group Inc is a specialty distribution company providing value-added distribution solutions to the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and industrial technology markets. The company operates through four reportable segments: Lawson, TestEquity, Gexpro Services and Canada Branch Division. Lawson distributes specialty products and services to the industrial, commercial, institutional and government MRO marketplace. TestEquity, which generates maximum revenue, distributes test and measurement equipment and solutions, industrial and electronic production supplies and vendor managed inventory programs. Gexpro Services is a supply chain solutions provider. The company generates majority of its revenue from United States.
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