Stella-JonesTSX:SJ +0.95%82 Net Margin % is 7.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 8.31. GuruFocus rates TSX:SJ with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of C$84.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Forest Products companies, Stella-Jones ranks better than 87.28% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Stella-Jones's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$60 Mil. Stella-Jones's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$791 Mil. Therefore, Stella-Jones's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stella-Jones's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:SJ'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.48 Med: 8.31 Max: 9.82
Current: 8.66
TSX:SJ's Net Margin % is ranked better than 87.28% of 283
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.21
vs TSX:SJ: 8.66
Stella-Jones (TSX:SJ) 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.
Stella-Jones Net Margin % Related Terms
Stella-Jones Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stella-Jones'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 Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Stella-Jones'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.
Stella-Jones Net Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Stella-Jones's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stella-Jones'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.
Stella-Jones (TSX:SJ) has a Net Margin % of 7.59% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Stella-Jones and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.31. Over the past decade, Stella-Jones' Net Margin % has ranged from 6.48 to 9.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Stella-Jones ranks #36 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Stella-Jones' Net Margin % too high?
Stella-Jones' current Net Margin % of 7.59% is near median its 10-year median of 8.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.48 to a high of 9.82. The Forest Products industry median Net Margin % is 1.21. Stella-Jones' value of 7.59% is 527.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stella-Jones ranks #36 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Stella-Jones has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stella-Jones' Net Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Stella-Jones ranks #36 out of 283 companies for Net Margin %. This places Stella-Jones in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.21. Stella-Jones' value of 7.59% is 527.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Stella-Jones' own Net Margin % has ranged from 6.48 to 9.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.31 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Stella-Jones 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 Forest Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Forest Products companies is 1.21, based on 283 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. Stella-Jones's current Net Margin % of 7.59% is 527.3% 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 Stella-Jones and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stella-Jones's current Net Margin % is 7.59%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stella-Jones stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stella-Jones (TSX:SJ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$84.99, compared to a current price of C$83.18 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.59%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.31 and 527.3% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.21. Stella-Jones' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Stella-Jones (TSX:SJ), the current Net Margin % is 7.59% 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 Stella-Jones (TSX:SJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stella-Jones stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$83.18 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$84.99.
GuruFocus considers Stella-Jones to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:SJ:
Net Margin %: 7.59% (near median its 10-year median of 8.31)
GF Value™: C$84.99 vs. price of C$83.18 (2.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 527.3% above the Forest Products median (#36 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:SJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stella-Jones Inc produces and sells lumber and wood products. The company operates in two segments: Pressure-treated wood, which includes utility poles, railway ties, residential lumber, and industrial products; and the Logs & Lumber segment comprises the sales of logs harvested in the course of the company's procurement process that is determined to be unsuitable for use as utility poles, it also includes the sale of excess lumber to local home-building markets. The vast majority of its revenue comes from the Pressure-treated wood segment. Its geographical segments are the United States and Canada, and the majority of its revenue is derived from the United States.
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