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Warrior Met CoalSTU:WJ4 +8.02%82 Net Margin % is 17.15% as of Jun. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 23.79. GuruFocus rates STU:WJ4 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €55.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Steel companies, Warrior Met Coal ranks better than 91.18% on this metric.
Warrior Met Coal (STU:WJ4) 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.
Warrior Met Coal Net Margin % Related Terms
Warrior Met Coal Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Warrior Met Coal'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:WJ4 vs AMR, SXC, METC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Coking Coal subindustry, Warrior Met Coal'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.
Warrior Met Coal Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Warrior Met Coal's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Warrior Met Coal'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.
Warrior Met Coal (STU:WJ4) has a Net Margin % of 17.15% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Warrior Met Coal and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 23.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Warrior Met Coal ranks #54 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Warrior Met Coal's Net Margin % too high?
Warrior Met Coal's current Net Margin % of 17.15% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 23.79. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.94. Warrior Met Coal's value of 17.15% is 786.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Warrior Met Coal ranks #54 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Warrior Met Coal has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warrior Met Coal's Net Margin % compare to AMR and SXC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Warrior Met Coal ranks #54 out of 612 companies for Net Margin %. This places Warrior Met Coal in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.94. Warrior Met Coal's value of 17.15% is 786.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.79 vs. the industry median of 1.94, Warrior Met Coal has consistently been above 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.94, based on 612 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. Warrior Met Coal's current Net Margin % of 17.15% is 786.3% 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 Warrior Met Coal and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Warrior Met Coal's current Net Margin % is 17.15%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 23.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warrior Met Coal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warrior Met Coal (STU:WJ4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €55.75, compared to a current price of €84.08 — trading 50.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 17.15%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 23.79 and 786.3% above the Steel industry median of 1.94. Warrior Met Coal's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Warrior Met Coal (STU:WJ4), the current Net Margin % is 17.15% as of Jun. 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 Warrior Met Coal (STU:WJ4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warrior Met Coal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €84.08 is trading 50.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €55.75.
GuruFocus considers Warrior Met Coal to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:WJ4:
Net Margin %: 17.15% (28% below median its 10-year median of 23.79)
GF Value™: €55.75 vs. price of €84.08 (50.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 786.3% above the Steel median (#54 of 612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WJ4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Warrior Met Coal Inc produces and exports met or steelmaking coal, which is used as a component for steel production by metal manufacturers in Europe, South America, and Asia. The company is involved in longwall mining operations in its underground mines based in Alabama, Mine No. 4, Mine No. 7, and Blue Creek. Additionally, its natural gas operations remove and sell natural gas from owned and leased coal seams by reducing natural gas levels in its mines. The company generates revenue mainly through the production of steelmaking coal for sale to the steel industry. Geographically, the firm generates maximum revenue from its customers in Asia, followed by Europe, South America, and the United States.
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