Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Lanxess AG's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-141 Mil. Lanxess AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,378 Mil. Therefore, Lanxess AG's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -10.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lanxess AG's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LXS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.13 Med: 3.05 Max: 14.5
Current: -12.13
STU:LXS's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 88.21% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs STU:LXS: -12.13
Lanxess AG (STU:LXS) 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.
Lanxess AG Net Margin % Related Terms
Lanxess AG Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lanxess AG'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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lanxess AG'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.
Lanxess AG Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lanxess AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lanxess AG'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.
Lanxess AG (STU:LXS) has a Net Margin % of -10.23% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lanxess AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #1399 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 88.2%.
Is Lanxess AG's Net Margin % too high?
Lanxess AG's current Net Margin % is -10.23%. Based on the distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #1399 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lanxess AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lanxess AG's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #1399 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This places Lanxess AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. 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 3.91, based on 1,586 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 Lanxess AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lanxess AG's current Net Margin % is -10.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lanxess AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG (STU:LXS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.38, compared to a current price of €16.08 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -10.23%. Lanxess AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Lanxess AG (STU:LXS), the current Net Margin % is -10.23% 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 Lanxess AG (STU:LXS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €16.08 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.38.
GuruFocus considers Lanxess AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LXS:
Net Margin %: -10.23%
GF Value™: €20.38 vs. price of €16.08 (21.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LXS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lanxess AG is a German chemical company that was originally spun out of Bayer. Lanxess has visibly decommoditised its portfolio by divesting its synthetic rubber business. It has business segments, namely: specialty chemicals company in the fields of consumer protection chemicals, specialty additives, advanced intermediates, and all other segments. Geographically, it operates in EMEA (excluding Germany), Germany, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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