Gen DigitalWBO:SYMC +3.04%80 Net Margin % is 39.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 20.59. GuruFocus rates WBO:SYMC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,825 Software companies, Gen Digital ranks better than 89.52% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Gen Digital's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €443 Mil. Gen Digital's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,110 Mil. Therefore, Gen Digital's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.91%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gen Digital's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:SYMC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.64 Med: 20.59 Max: 156.1
Current: 19.46
WBO:SYMC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 89.52% of 2825
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.54
vs WBO:SYMC: 19.46
Gen Digital (WBO:SYMC) 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.
Gen Digital Net Margin % Related Terms
Gen Digital Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gen Digital'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:SYMC vs TOST, RBRK, DOCN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Gen Digital'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.
Gen Digital Net Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Gen Digital's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gen Digital'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.
Gen Digital (WBO:SYMC) has a Net Margin % of 39.91% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Gen Digital and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 20.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #296 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is Gen Digital's Net Margin % too high?
Gen Digital's current Net Margin % of 39.91% is 94% above median its 10-year median of 20.59. The Software industry median Net Margin % is 2.54. Gen Digital's value of 39.91% is 1471.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #296 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gen Digital has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gen Digital's Net Margin % compare to TOST and RBRK?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #296 out of 2825 companies for Net Margin %. This places Gen Digital in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.54. Gen Digital's value of 39.91% is 1471.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.59 vs. the industry median of 2.54, Gen Digital 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 Software company?
The median Net Margin % among Software companies is 2.54, based on 2,825 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. Gen Digital's current Net Margin % of 39.91% is 1471.3% 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 Gen Digital and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gen Digital's current Net Margin % is 39.91%, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 20.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gen Digital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gen Digital (WBO:SYMC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.94, compared to a current price of €21.01 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 39.91%, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 20.59 and 1471.3% above the Software industry median of 2.54. Gen Digital's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Gen Digital (WBO:SYMC), the current Net Margin % is 39.91% 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 Gen Digital (WBO:SYMC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gen Digital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €21.01 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €28.94.
GuruFocus considers Gen Digital to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:SYMC:
Net Margin %: 39.91% (94% above median its 10-year median of 20.59)
GF Value™: €28.94 vs. price of €21.01 (27.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1471.3% above the Software median (#296 of 2825)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:SYMC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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