What is Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) Net Margin %?
Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre)XPAR:MLPLC 21 Net Margin % is 9.56% as of Dec. 2025, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 5.26. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLPLC with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,766 Construction companies, Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) ranks better than 79.78% on this metric.
XPAR:MLPLC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.34 Med: 5.26 Max: 9.56
Current: 9.56
XPAR:MLPLC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 79.78% of 1766
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs XPAR:MLPLC: 9.56
Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) (XPAR:MLPLC) 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.
Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) Net Margin % Related Terms
Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) 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.
Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) Net Margin % Chart
XPAR:MLPLC vs TT, JCI, CARR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre)'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.
Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre)'s Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre)'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.
Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) (XPAR:MLPLC) has a Net Margin % of 9.56% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 5.26. Over the past decade, Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre)'s Net Margin % has ranged from 1.34 to 9.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) ranks #357 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre)'s Net Margin % too high?
Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre)'s current Net Margin % of 9.56% is 82% above median its 10-year median of 5.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 9.56. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre)'s value of 9.56% is 143.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) ranks #357 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre)'s Net Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) ranks #357 out of 1766 companies for Net Margin %. This places Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre)'s value of 9.56% is 143.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre)'s own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.34 to 9.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.26 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.92, based on 1,766 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. Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre)'s current Net Margin % of 9.56% is 143.9% 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 Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre)'s current Net Margin % is 9.56%, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 5.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) stock overvalued right now?
Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) (XPAR:MLPLC) has a current Net Margin % of 9.56%. The current Net Margin % is 9.56%, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 5.26 and 143.9% above the Construction industry median of 3.92. Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre)'s overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 2 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 Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) (XPAR:MLPLC), the current Net Margin % is 9.56% 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.
Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) Business Description
Placoplatre (ex-Lambert Placoplatre) is engaged in the manufacture of plaster products for construction. It offers a range of gypsum partition walls, plasterboards, ceiling slabs and tiles, insulation materials and acoustic solutions, among others.
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