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Vir Biotechnology (NAS:VIR) 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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Vir Biotechnology Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vir Biotechnology'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 Biotechnology subindustry, Vir Biotechnology'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.
Vir Biotechnology Net Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Vir Biotechnology's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vir Biotechnology'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.
Vir Biotechnology (VIR) has a Net Margin % of 33.52% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Vir Biotechnology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vir Biotechnology ranks #474 out of 944 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Vir Biotechnology's Net Margin % too high?
Vir Biotechnology's current Net Margin % is 33.52%. Based on the distribution chart, Vir Biotechnology ranks #474 out of 944 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vir Biotechnology has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vir Biotechnology's Net Margin % compare to AVBP and XNCR?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Vir Biotechnology ranks #474 out of 944 companies for Net Margin %. This places Vir Biotechnology in the lower half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Net Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Vir Biotechnology and its competitors. Vir Biotechnology's current Net Margin % is 33.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vir Biotechnology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vir Biotechnology (VIR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.26, compared to a current price of $9.50 — trading 77.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 33.52%. Vir Biotechnology's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Vir Biotechnology (VIR), the current Net Margin % is 33.52% as of Jun. 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 Vir Biotechnology (VIR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vir Biotechnology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.50 is trading 77.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $42.26.
GuruFocus considers Vir Biotechnology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for VIR:
Net Margin %: 33.52%
GF Value™: $42.26 vs. price of $9.50 (77.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VIR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vir Biotechnology Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. The company uses its capabilities in antibody discovery and engineering, coupled with its proprietary AI engine dAIsY system, and the PRO-XTEN masking platform, to quickly and effectively discover and optimize potential new medicines. Its clinical development pipeline consists of investigational therapies like Tobevibart + elebsiran targeting the hepatitis delta virus (HDV), preclinical antibody candidates targeting HIV, and VIR-5500, VIR-5818, VIR-5525, and 7 PRO-XTEN programs targeting multiple solid tumors. Currently, the company generates revenue mainly by issuing license rights and through grants.
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