Randstad NVWBO:RAND -0.87%62 Net Margin % is 1.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates WBO:RAND with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.69 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Randstad NV ranks worse than 67.78% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Randstad NV's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €64 Mil. Randstad NV's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,513 Mil. Therefore, Randstad NV's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.16%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Randstad NV's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:RAND'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 2.64 Max: 3.37
Current: 1.24
WBO:RAND's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 67.78% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs WBO:RAND: 1.24
Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) 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.
Randstad NV Net Margin % Related Terms
Randstad NV Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Randstad NV'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.
WBO:RAND vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Randstad NV'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.
Randstad NV Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Randstad NV's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Randstad NV'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.
Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) has a Net Margin % of 1.16% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Randstad NV and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 2.64. Over the past decade, Randstad NV's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.51 to 3.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #728 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Randstad NV's Net Margin % too high?
Randstad NV's current Net Margin % of 1.16% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 2.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 3.37. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Randstad NV's value of 1.16% is 69.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #728 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Randstad NV has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Randstad NV's Net Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Randstad NV ranks #728 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places Randstad NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Randstad NV's value of 1.16% is 69.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Randstad NV's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.51 to 3.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 3.83, Randstad NV 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 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. Randstad NV's current Net Margin % of 1.16% is 69.7% 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 Randstad NV and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Randstad NV's current Net Margin % is 1.16%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Randstad NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.69, compared to a current price of €26.25 — trading 35.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.16%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 69.7% below the Business Services industry median of 3.83. Randstad NV's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Randstad NV (WBO:RAND), the current Net Margin % is 1.16% 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.
Is Randstad NV (WBO:RAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Randstad NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €26.25 is trading 35.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.69.
GuruFocus considers Randstad NV to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:RAND:
Net Margin %: 1.16% (56% below median its 10-year median of 2.64)
GF Value™: €40.69 vs. price of €26.25 (35.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.7% below the Business Services median (#728 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:RAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Established in 1960 and domiciled in the Netherlands, Randstad is one of only three global recruitment providers, placing over 200,000 permanent candidates and 2 million temporary candidates annually. In addition, the company provides recruitment process outsourcing services, managed services programs, payroll services, outplacement services, and job postings.
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