Willis Towers WatsonSTU:WTY +2.26%83 Net Margin % is 12.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 11.26. GuruFocus rates STU:WTY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €281.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 503 Insurance companies, Willis Towers Watson ranks better than 77.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Willis Towers Watson's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:WTY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.99 Med: 11.26 Max: 46.92
Current: 16.84
STU:WTY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 77.53% of 503
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 9.29
vs STU:WTY: 16.84
Willis Towers Watson (STU:WTY) 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.
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Willis Towers Watson Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Willis Towers Watson'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 Insurance Brokers subindustry, Willis Towers Watson'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.
Willis Towers Watson Net Margin % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Willis Towers Watson's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Willis Towers Watson'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.
Willis Towers Watson (STU:WTY) has a Net Margin % of 12.31% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Willis Towers Watson and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Willis Towers Watson ranks #113 out of 503 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Willis Towers Watson's Net Margin % too high?
Willis Towers Watson's current Net Margin % of 12.31% is near median its 10-year median of 11.26. The Insurance industry median Net Margin % is 9.29. Willis Towers Watson's value of 12.31% is 32.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Willis Towers Watson ranks #113 out of 503 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Willis Towers Watson has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Willis Towers Watson's Net Margin % compare to BRO and ERIE?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Willis Towers Watson ranks #113 out of 503 companies for Net Margin %. This places Willis Towers Watson in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 9.29. Willis Towers Watson's value of 12.31% is 32.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.26 vs. the industry median of 9.29, Willis Towers Watson 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 an Insurance company?
The median Net Margin % among Insurance companies is 9.29, based on 503 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. Willis Towers Watson's current Net Margin % of 12.31% is 32.5% 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 Willis Towers Watson and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Net Margin % is 9.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willis Towers Watson's current Net Margin % is 12.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Willis Towers Watson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willis Towers Watson (STU:WTY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €281.73, compared to a current price of €226.30 — trading 19.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 12.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.26 and 32.5% above the Insurance industry median of 9.29. Willis Towers Watson's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Willis Towers Watson (STU:WTY), the current Net Margin % is 12.31% 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 Willis Towers Watson (STU:WTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willis Towers Watson stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €226.30 is trading 19.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €281.73.
GuruFocus considers Willis Towers Watson to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:WTY:
Net Margin %: 12.31% (near median its 10-year median of 11.26)
GF Value™: €281.73 vs. price of €226.30 (19.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.5% above the Insurance median (#113 of 503)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Willis Towers Watson PLC is an advisory, broking, and solutions company that provides data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk, and capital. The company's segments include Health, Wealth & Career (HWC) and Risk & Broking (R&B). The HWC segment provides an array of advice, broking, solutions and technology for employee benefit plans, institutional investors, compensation and career programs, and employee experience overall. It focuses on four key areas: Health, Wealth, Career and Benefits Delivery & Outsourcing. The R&B segment provides risk advice, insurance brokerage and consulting services to clients ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations. Its R&B segment includes two businesses: Corporate Risk & Broking and Insurance Consulting and Technology.
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