Linedata ServicesXPAR:LIN -0.25%73 Net Margin % is 7.97% as of Dec. 2025, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 13.25. GuruFocus rates XPAR:LIN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €63.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,825 Software companies, Linedata Services ranks better than 71.82% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Linedata Services's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:LIN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.64 Med: 13.25 Max: 17.66
Current: 8.64
XPAR:LIN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 71.82% of 2825
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.54
vs XPAR:LIN: 8.64
Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) 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.
Linedata Services Net Margin % Related Terms
Linedata Services Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Linedata Services'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.
XPAR:LIN vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Linedata Services'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.
Linedata Services Net Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Linedata Services's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Linedata Services'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.
Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) has a Net Margin % of 7.97% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Linedata Services and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 13.25. Over the past decade, Linedata Services' Net Margin % has ranged from 8.64 to 17.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #796 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is Linedata Services' Net Margin % too high?
Linedata Services' current Net Margin % of 7.97% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 13.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.64 to a high of 17.66. The Software industry median Net Margin % is 2.54. Linedata Services' value of 7.97% is 213.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #796 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Linedata Services has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linedata Services' Net Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #796 out of 2825 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Linedata Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.54. Linedata Services' value of 7.97% is 213.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Linedata Services' own Net Margin % has ranged from 8.64 to 17.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.25 vs. the industry median of 2.54, Linedata Services 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. Linedata Services's current Net Margin % of 7.97% is 213.8% 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 Linedata Services 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. Linedata Services's current Net Margin % is 7.97%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 13.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linedata Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.84, compared to a current price of €40.40 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.97%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 13.25 and 213.8% above the Software industry median of 2.54. Linedata Services' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN), the current Net Margin % is 7.97% 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 Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linedata Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €40.40 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €63.84.
GuruFocus considers Linedata Services to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:LIN:
Net Margin %: 7.97% (40% below median its 10-year median of 13.25)
GF Value™: €63.84 vs. price of €40.40 (36.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 213.8% above the Software median (#796 of 2825)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:LIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Linedata Services SA provides software and service solutions. It caters to the requirements of investment, employee savings, insurance and savings, leasing and credit, and Software as a Service. The company publishes and integrates software packages for the finance sector. It also offers consulting, outsourcing, and maintenance services.
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