Forbo Holding AGXSWX:FORN +0.41%73 Net Margin % is 6.59% as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 9.10. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FORN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF879.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,766 Construction companies, Forbo Holding AG ranks better than 67.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Forbo Holding AG's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:FORN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.1 Med: 9.1 Max: 11.26
Current: 6.35
XSWX:FORN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 67.21% of 1766
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs XSWX:FORN: 6.35
Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) 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.
Forbo Holding AG Net Margin % Related Terms
Forbo Holding AG Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forbo Holding AG'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.
XSWX:FORN vs TT, JCI, CARR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Forbo Holding AG'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.
Forbo Holding AG Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Forbo Holding AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forbo Holding AG'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.
Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) has a Net Margin % of 6.59% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 9.10. Over the past decade, Forbo Holding AG's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.10 to 11.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #579 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is Forbo Holding AG's Net Margin % too high?
Forbo Holding AG's current Net Margin % of 6.59% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 9.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.10 to a high of 11.26. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Forbo Holding AG's value of 6.59% is 68.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #579 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Forbo Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forbo Holding AG's Net Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #579 out of 1766 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Forbo Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Forbo Holding AG's value of 6.59% is 68.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Forbo Holding AG's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.10 to 11.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.10 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Forbo Holding AG 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. Forbo Holding AG's current Net Margin % of 6.59% is 68.1% 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 Forbo Holding AG 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. Forbo Holding AG's current Net Margin % is 6.59%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 9.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forbo Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF879.59, compared to a current price of CHF739.00 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.59%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 9.10 and 68.1% above the Construction industry median of 3.92. Forbo Holding AG's 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN), the current Net Margin % is 6.59% 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF739.00 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF879.59.
GuruFocus considers Forbo Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FORN:
Net Margin %: 6.59% (28% below median its 10-year median of 9.10)
GF Value™: CHF879.59 vs. price of CHF739.00 (16% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.1% above the Construction median (#579 of 1766)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FORN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forbo Holding AG manufactures and sells flooring and movement systems. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The Flooring Systems segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells commercial and residential floor coverings, entrance flooring systems, and building and construction flooring adhesives to the construction and remodeling industries. The Movement Systems segment sells conveyor and processing belts, plastic modular belts, power transmission belts, and flat modular belts, to the food, automotive, and fitness equipment industries. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, and also has its presence in Americas and Asia/Pacific and Africa.
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