Veolia EnvironnementVEOEY -1.00%82 Net Margin % is 2.51% as of Dec. 2025, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 1.69. GuruFocus rates VEOEY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 242 Waste Management companies, Veolia Environnement ranks worse than 54.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Veolia Environnement's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VEOEY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34 Med: 1.69 Max: 2.74
Current: 2.74
VEOEY's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 54.13% of 242
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 3.9
vs VEOEY: 2.74
Veolia Environnement (OTCPK:VEOEY) 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.
Veolia Environnement Net Margin % Related Terms
Veolia Environnement Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Veolia Environnement'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 Waste Management subindustry, Veolia Environnement'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.
Veolia Environnement Net Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Veolia Environnement's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Veolia Environnement'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.
Veolia Environnement (VEOEY) has a Net Margin % of 2.51% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Veolia Environnement and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 1.69. Over the past decade, Veolia Environnement's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.34 to 2.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Veolia Environnement ranks #131 out of 242 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Veolia Environnement's Net Margin % too high?
Veolia Environnement's current Net Margin % of 2.51% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 1.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 2.74. The Waste Management industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. Veolia Environnement's value of 2.51% is 35.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Veolia Environnement ranks #131 out of 242 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Veolia Environnement has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Veolia Environnement's Net Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Veolia Environnement ranks #131 out of 242 companies for Net Margin %. This places Veolia Environnement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.90. Veolia Environnement's value of 2.51% is 35.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Veolia Environnement's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.34 to 2.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.69 vs. the industry median of 3.90, Veolia Environnement has consistently been below 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 Waste Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Waste Management companies is 3.90, based on 242 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. Veolia Environnement's current Net Margin % of 2.51% is 35.6% below 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 Veolia Environnement and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Veolia Environnement's current Net Margin % is 2.51%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Veolia Environnement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Veolia Environnement (VEOEY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.99, compared to a current price of $20.35 — trading 19.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.51%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 1.69 and 35.6% below the Waste Management industry median of 3.90. Veolia Environnement's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 10 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 Veolia Environnement (VEOEY), the current Net Margin % is 2.51% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Veolia Environnement (VEOEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Veolia Environnement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.35 is trading 19.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.99.
GuruFocus considers Veolia Environnement to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VEOEY:
Net Margin %: 2.51% (49% above median its 10-year median of 1.69)
GF Value™: $16.99 vs. price of $20.35 (19.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.6% below the Waste Management median (#131 of 242)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VEOEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Veolia is the largest water company globally and a leading player in France. It is also involved in waste management with significant exposure to France, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, and Australia. The third pillar of the group is energy services, giving the group significant exposure to Central Europe. Veolia started to refocus its activities in 2011, leading to the exit of almost half of its countries and its transport activity The integration of most activities of Suez in 2022 drove an EBITDA increase of nearly 40%.
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