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WillScot HoldingsWSC -2.75%77 Net Margin % is 5.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 338% above its 10-year median of 1.17. GuruFocus rates WSC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,075 Business Services companies, WillScot Holdings ranks worse than 79.07% on this metric.
WillScot Holdings (NAS:WSC) 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.
WillScot Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
WillScot Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WillScot Holdings'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 Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, WillScot Holdings'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.
WillScot Holdings Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, WillScot Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WillScot Holdings'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.
WillScot Holdings (WSC) has a Net Margin % of 5.13% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on WillScot Holdings and its competitors. This is 338% above median its historical median of 1.17. According to the industry distribution chart, WillScot Holdings ranks #850 out of 1075 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is WillScot Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
WillScot Holdings' current Net Margin % of 5.13% is 338% above median its 10-year median of 1.17. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.85. WillScot Holdings' value of 5.13% is 33.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WillScot Holdings ranks #850 out of 1075 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, WillScot Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WillScot Holdings' Net Margin % compare to EQPT and HRI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, WillScot Holdings ranks #850 out of 1075 companies for Net Margin %. This places WillScot Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.85. WillScot Holdings' value of 5.13% is 33.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.17 vs. the industry median of 3.85, WillScot Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.85, based on 1,075 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. WillScot Holdings's current Net Margin % of 5.13% is 33.2% 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 WillScot Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WillScot Holdings's current Net Margin % is 5.13%, which is 338% above median its own 10-year median of 1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WillScot Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WillScot Holdings (WSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.73, compared to a current price of $25.82 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.13%, which is 338% above median its 10-year median of 1.17 and 33.2% above the Business Services industry median of 3.85. WillScot Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 WillScot Holdings (WSC), the current Net Margin % is 5.13% 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 WillScot Holdings (WSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WillScot Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $25.82 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.73.
GuruFocus considers WillScot Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WSC:
Net Margin %: 5.13% (338% above median its 10-year median of 1.17)
GF Value™: $36.73 vs. price of $25.82 (29.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.2% above the Business Services median (#850 of 1075)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WillScot Holdings Corp designs, delivers, and services on-site, on-demand space solutions for clients. The company offers turnkey solutions in construction, education, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and entertainment sectors. The products of the company include modular office complexes, mobile offices, classrooms, blast-resistant modules, clearspan structures, sanitation solutions, portable storage containers, and climate-controlled containers and trailers.
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