Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD (XBUL:IHB) Net Margin %: 5.77% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XBUL:IHB Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD XBUL:IHB
58 GF Score
Price €0.80
GF Value €1.32
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD Net Margin %?

Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD XBUL:IHB 58 Net Margin % is 5.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 5.87. GuruFocus rates XBUL:IHB with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.32 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 551 Conglomerates companies, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD ranks better than 56.81% on this metric.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's Net Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.69 Mil. Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.89 Mil. Therefore, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.77%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XBUL:IHB' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.51   Med: 5.87   Max: 32.87
Current: 5.24


XBUL:IHB's Net Margin % is ranked better than
56.81% of 551 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 4.09 vs XBUL:IHB: 5.24

Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD  (XBUL:IHB) 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.


Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD Net Margin % Related Terms


Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD'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.

Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD Net Margin % Chart

Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Margin %
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Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XBUL:IHB vs MMM, HON: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD'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.


Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD Net Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's Net Margin % falls into.


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Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.911/54.45
=3.51 %

Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.686/11.893
=5.77 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of 5.77% mean?
Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD (XBUL:IHB) has a Net Margin % of 5.77% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD ranks #238 out of 551 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's Net Margin % too high?
Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's current Net Margin % of 5.77% is near median its 10-year median of 5.87. The Conglomerates industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's value of 5.77% is 41.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD ranks #238 out of 551 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's Net Margin % compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD ranks #238 out of 551 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's value of 5.77% is 41.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.87 vs. the industry median of 4.09, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Net Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 4.09, based on 551 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. Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's current Net Margin % of 5.77% is 41.1% 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 Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's current Net Margin % is 5.77%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD (XBUL:IHB) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.32, compared to a current price of €0.80 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.77%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.87 and 41.1% above the Conglomerates industry median of 4.09. Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD (XBUL:IHB), the current Net Margin % is 5.77% 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 Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD (XBUL:IHB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.80 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.32. GuruFocus considers Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XBUL:IHB:

  • Net Margin %: 5.77% (near median its 10-year median of 5.87)
  • GF Value™: €1.32 vs. price of €0.80 (39.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.1% above the Conglomerates median (#238 of 551)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XBUL:IHB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD Business Description

Address 42 Damyan Gruev Street, Sofia, BGR, 1142
Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD is engaged in acquisition, management, assessment and sale of shares in Bulgarian and foreign companies, acquisition, assessment and sale of patents, cession of licenses to use patents to companies in which the company holds shares, financing of companies in which the company holds shares, as well as any other activity not prohibited by law.
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