XBRV:SNTS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13 Med: 16.73 Max: 20.59
Current: 17.78
XBRV:SNTS's Net Margin % is ranked better than 84.66% of 365
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.43
vs XBRV:SNTS: 17.78
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) 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.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Net Margin % Related Terms
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Net Margin % Chart
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Annual Data
* 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.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
* 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.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) has a Net Margin % of 17.78% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.73. Over the past decade, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Net Margin % has ranged from 13.00 to 20.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #56 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Net Margin % too high?
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current Net Margin % of 17.78% is near median its 10-year median of 16.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.00 to a high of 20.59. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.43. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's value of 17.78% is 227.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #56 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Net Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #56 out of 365 companies for Net Margin %. This places Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.43. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's value of 17.78% is 227.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's own Net Margin % has ranged from 13.00 to 20.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.73 vs. the industry median of 5.43, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.43, based on 365 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. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current Net Margin % of 17.78% is 227.4% 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current Net Margin % is 17.78%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is XOF27,091.64, compared to a current price of XOF28,300.00 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 17.78%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.73 and 227.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.43. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS), the current Net Margin % is 17.78% as of Dec. 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of XOF28,300.00 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of XOF27,091.64.
GuruFocus considers Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XBRV:SNTS:
Net Margin %: 17.78% (near median its 10-year median of 16.73)
GF Value™: XOF27,091.64 vs. price of XOF28,300.00 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 227.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#56 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBRV:SNTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Business Description
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL provides telecommunications solutions in the areas of fixed, mobile, Internet, television and data serving individuals and businesses. The company generates maximum revenue from Mobile including data services ad geographically from Africa.
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