ElringKlinger AGSTU:ZIL -5.51%69 Net Margin % is 3.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 187% above its 10-year median of 1.19. GuruFocus rates STU:ZIL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.04. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,326 Vehicles & Parts companies, ElringKlinger AG ranks worse than 73.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ElringKlinger AG's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:ZIL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.64 Med: 1.19 Max: 5.04
Current: 0.31
STU:ZIL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 73.76% of 1326
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.205
vs STU:ZIL: 0.31
ElringKlinger AG (STU:ZIL) 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.
ElringKlinger AG Net Margin % Related Terms
ElringKlinger AG Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ElringKlinger 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 Auto Parts subindustry, ElringKlinger 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.
ElringKlinger AG Net Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ElringKlinger AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ElringKlinger 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.
ElringKlinger AG (STU:ZIL) has a Net Margin % of 3.42% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on ElringKlinger AG and its competitors. This is 187% above median its historical median of 1.19. According to the industry distribution chart, ElringKlinger AG ranks #978 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 73.8%.
Is ElringKlinger AG's Net Margin % too high?
ElringKlinger AG's current Net Margin % of 3.42% is 187% above median its 10-year median of 1.19. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Net Margin % is 3.21. ElringKlinger AG's value of 3.42% is 6.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ElringKlinger AG ranks #978 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ElringKlinger AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ElringKlinger AG's Net Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, ElringKlinger AG ranks #978 out of 1326 companies for Net Margin %. This places ElringKlinger AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.21. ElringKlinger AG's value of 3.42% is 6.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.19 vs. the industry median of 3.21, ElringKlinger AG 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.21, based on 1,326 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. ElringKlinger AG's current Net Margin % of 3.42% is 6.7% 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 ElringKlinger AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ElringKlinger AG's current Net Margin % is 3.42%, which is 187% above median its own 10-year median of 1.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ElringKlinger AG stock overvalued right now?
ElringKlinger AG (STU:ZIL) has a current Net Margin % of 3.42%. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.04, compared to a current price of €2.40 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.42%, which is 187% above median its 10-year median of 1.19 and 6.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.21. ElringKlinger AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 ElringKlinger AG (STU:ZIL), the current Net Margin % is 3.42% 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 ElringKlinger AG (STU:ZIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ElringKlinger AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.40 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.04.
Key valuation signals for STU:ZIL:
Net Margin %: 3.42% (187% above median its 10-year median of 1.19)
GF Value™: €2.04 vs. price of €2.40 (17.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#978 of 1326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ZIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ElringKlinger AG is a supplier of original equipment parts for vehicles and engines. The company produces cylinder heads and specialty gaskets, plastic housing modules, shielding components for engines, transmissions, exhaust systems, exhaust gas purification technology as well as battery and fuel cell components. Erling Klinger also offers its product to customers in the aftermarkets. The segment of the company revenue is the original equipment division, while the majority of sales are generated outside its domestic German market.
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