The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Electronics's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
UEIC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.36 Med: 0.28 Max: 6.28
Current: -5.54
UEIC's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 75.93% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs UEIC: -5.54
Universal Electronics (NAS:UEIC) 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.
Universal Electronics Net Margin % Related Terms
Universal Electronics Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal Electronics'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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Universal Electronics'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.
Universal Electronics Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Universal Electronics's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Electronics'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.
Universal Electronics (UEIC) has a Net Margin % of -9.28% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Universal Electronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Electronics ranks #1877 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Universal Electronics' Net Margin % too high?
Universal Electronics' current Net Margin % is -9.28%. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Electronics ranks #1877 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universal Electronics has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Electronics' Net Margin % compare to AXIL and KOSS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Universal Electronics ranks #1877 out of 2472 companies for Net Margin %. This places Universal Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,472 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 Universal Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Electronics's current Net Margin % is -9.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Electronics (UEIC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.20, compared to a current price of $4.24 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -9.28%. Universal Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Universal Electronics (UEIC), the current Net Margin % is -9.28% 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 Universal Electronics (UEIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Electronics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.24 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.20.
GuruFocus considers Universal Electronics to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for UEIC:
Net Margin %: -9.28%
GF Value™: $6.20 vs. price of $4.24 (31.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UEIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Electronics Inc is engaged in universal wireless control solutions for the home. The company design, develop, manufacture, ship and support climate control solutions, wireless sensor and smart home control products, home entertainment control products, technology and software solutions and audio-video (AV) accessories that are used by the world's brands in the climate control, security, home automation, home appliance, home entertainment and consumer electronics markets.
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