ArlenWAR:ARL -0.63%19 Net Margin % is -56.16% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:ARL with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,042 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Arlen ranks better than 83.11% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Arlen's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł-12.0 Mil. Arlen's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł21.3 Mil. Therefore, Arlen's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -56.16%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arlen's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:ARL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.6 Med: 9.74 Max: 11.35
Current: 9.32
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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Arlen Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arlen'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Arlen'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.
Arlen Net Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Arlen's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arlen'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.
Arlen (WAR:ARL) has a Net Margin % of -56.16% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Arlen and its competitors. Over the past decade, Arlen's Net Margin % has ranged from 8.60 to 11.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Arlen ranks #176 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Arlen's Net Margin % too high?
Arlen's current Net Margin % is -56.16%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.60 to a high of 11.35. Based on the distribution chart, Arlen ranks #176 out of 1042 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arlen has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arlen's Net Margin % compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Arlen ranks #176 out of 1042 companies for Net Margin %. This places Arlen in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.62. Historically, Arlen's own Net Margin % has ranged from 8.60 to 11.35 over the past decade. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Net Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.62, based on 1,042 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 Arlen and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arlen's current Net Margin % is -56.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arlen stock overvalued right now?
Arlen (WAR:ARL) has a current Net Margin % of -56.16%. The current Net Margin % is -56.16%. Arlen's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 Arlen (WAR:ARL), the current Net Margin % is -56.16% 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.
Arlen SA is engaged in the manufacturing of specialized protective clothing for various market segments. It specializes in the production of garments made of polyester fabrics, polyamides 6.6 and polyviscose. The company is a manufacturer of clothing made from laminates with PES, PU, or PTFE membrane, as well as protective clothing meeting the requirements of EN 1149, EN342, EN 343, EN 469, EN 471, EN 13034, EN 11612. It provides clothing for uniformed services, specialized clothing, corporate clothing, and clothing for transportation companies. Its segments include the Production and Sale of Protective Clothing and Backpacks, and the Production and Sale of Fabrics.
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