voestalpine AGVLPNY -8.49%62 Net Margin % is 4.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 3.03. GuruFocus rates VLPNY with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Steel companies, voestalpine AG ranks better than 58.44% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. voestalpine AG's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $197 Mil. voestalpine AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,537 Mil. Therefore, voestalpine AG's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.33%.
The historical rank and industry rank for voestalpine AG's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VLPNY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.64 Med: 3.03 Max: 8.71
Current: 2.82
VLPNY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 58.44% of 616
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs VLPNY: 2.82
voestalpine AG (OTCPK:VLPNY) 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.
voestalpine AG Net Margin % Related Terms
voestalpine AG Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for voestalpine 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 Steel subindustry, voestalpine 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.
voestalpine AG Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, voestalpine AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where voestalpine 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.
voestalpine AG (VLPNY) has a Net Margin % of 4.33% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on voestalpine AG and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 3.03. According to the industry distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #256 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 41.6%.
Is voestalpine AG's Net Margin % too high?
voestalpine AG's current Net Margin % of 4.33% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 3.03. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. voestalpine AG's value of 4.33% is 132.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #256 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, voestalpine AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does voestalpine AG's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #256 out of 616 companies for Net Margin %. This puts voestalpine AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. voestalpine AG's value of 4.33% is 132.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.03 vs. the industry median of 1.86, voestalpine 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 Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 616 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. voestalpine AG's current Net Margin % of 4.33% is 132.8% 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 voestalpine AG and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. voestalpine AG's current Net Margin % is 4.33%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 3.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is voestalpine AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, voestalpine AG (VLPNY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.52, compared to a current price of $9.70 — trading 75.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.33%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 3.03 and 132.8% above the Steel industry median of 1.86. voestalpine AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 voestalpine AG (VLPNY), the current Net Margin % is 4.33% 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 voestalpine AG (VLPNY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, voestalpine AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.70 is trading 75.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.52.
GuruFocus considers voestalpine AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VLPNY:
Net Margin %: 4.33% (43% above median its 10-year median of 3.03)
GF Value™: $5.52 vs. price of $9.70 (75.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 132.8% above the Steel median (#256 of 616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VLPNY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
voestalpine AG is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and development of steel products. Its divisions are: Steel Division, which generates maximum revenue and is involved in the production of steel products and the casting of large turbines. High-Performance Metals Division provides metals for the automotive, consumer goods, power generation, energy, and aviation sectors. The Metal Engineering Division produces rails, turnout systems, track-based monitoring systems, specially treated wire, and others. Metal Forming Division provides customized special and precision sections, as well as solutions for systems in the construction, cab construction for commercial vehicles, and aviation sectors, and Holding & Group Services. It generates its maximum revenue from the European Union.
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