Palfinger AGWBO:PAL -1.69%82 Net Margin % is 4.40% as of Jun. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 4.32. GuruFocus rates WBO:PAL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Palfinger AG ranks worse than 60.66% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Palfinger AG's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was €50 Mil. Palfinger AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was €1,139 Mil. Therefore, Palfinger AG's net margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 4.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Palfinger AG's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:PAL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.78 Med: 4.32 Max: 5.23
Current: 3.52
WBO:PAL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 60.66% of 211
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 5.14
vs WBO:PAL: 3.52
Palfinger AG (WBO:PAL) 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.
Palfinger AG Net Margin % Related Terms
Palfinger AG Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Palfinger 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Palfinger 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.
Palfinger AG Net Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Palfinger AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palfinger 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.
Palfinger AG (WBO:PAL) has a Net Margin % of 4.40% as of Jun. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Palfinger AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #128 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.
Is Palfinger AG's Net Margin % too high?
Palfinger AG's current Net Margin % of 4.40% is near median its 10-year median of 4.32. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Net Margin % is 5.14. Palfinger AG's value of 4.40% is 14.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #128 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Palfinger AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palfinger AG's Net Margin % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #128 out of 211 companies for Net Margin %. This places Palfinger AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.14. Palfinger AG's value of 4.40% is 14.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.32 vs. the industry median of 5.14, Palfinger AG 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Net Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 5.14, based on 211 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. Palfinger AG's current Net Margin % of 4.40% is 14.4% 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 Palfinger AG and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palfinger AG's current Net Margin % is 4.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palfinger AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG (WBO:PAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.30, compared to a current price of €32.05 — trading 31.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.32 and 14.4% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 5.14. Palfinger AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Palfinger AG (WBO:PAL), the current Net Margin % is 4.40% as of Jun. 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 Palfinger AG (WBO:PAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €32.05 is trading 31.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.30.
GuruFocus considers Palfinger AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:PAL:
Net Margin %: 4.40% (near median its 10-year median of 4.32)
GF Value™: €24.30 vs. price of €32.05 (31.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.4% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#128 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:PAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palfinger AG is an Austrian manufacturing company that offers cranes, forklifts, truck bodies, and lifting equipment for land and water vehicles. Palfinger has two operating segments: Sales & Service and Operations. Segment sales & service comprises the sales and service units. The segment operations comprise the production sites and the respective production share of the company. It earns the majority of revenue from the sales & service segment. Its geographical segments include Europe, Middle East, & Africa; North America; Latin America; Eurasia; Asia-Pacific; and Marine. Business in Europe, the Middle East, & the Africa region generates the majority of the company's revenue.
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