OC Oerlikon AG, PfaffikonXSWX:OERL +0.89%53 Net Margin % is 1.53% as of Dec. 2025, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 3.55. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OERL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF2.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,039 Industrial Products companies, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon ranks worse than 76.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:OERL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.7 Med: 3.55 Max: 16.6
Current: -1.21
XSWX:OERL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 76.47% of 3039
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.54
vs XSWX:OERL: -1.21
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) 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.
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Net Margin % Related Terms
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon 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.
XSWX:OERL vs GEV, ETN, PH: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon'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.
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon'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.
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) has a Net Margin % of 1.53% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 3.55. According to the industry distribution chart, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon ranks #2324 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Net Margin % too high?
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current Net Margin % of 1.53% is 57% below median its 10-year median of 3.55. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's value of 1.53% is 66.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon ranks #2324 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Net Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon ranks #2324 out of 3039 companies for Net Margin %. This places OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.54. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's value of 1.53% is 66.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.55 vs. the industry median of 4.54, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon has consistently been below 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.54, based on 3,039 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. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current Net Margin % of 1.53% is 66.3% below 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current Net Margin % is 1.53%, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 3.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF2.71, compared to a current price of CHF3.99 — trading 47% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.53%, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 3.55 and 66.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 4.54. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 12 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL), the current Net Margin % is 1.53% 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF3.99 is trading 47% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF2.71.
GuruFocus considers OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:OERL:
Net Margin %: 1.53% (57% below median its 10-year median of 3.55)
GF Value™: CHF2.71 vs. price of CHF3.99 (47% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.3% below the Industrial Products median (#2324 of 3039)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:OERL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OC Oerlikon Corp AG, Pfaffikon engineers protective coatings for precision tools and components and equipment for textile production. The company has two operating segments namely Oerlikon Division and Barmag Division. It generates maximum revenue from the Oerlikon Division segment. The Oerlikon Division is a supplier of materials and surface technologies for components and tools used in a wide range of industrial applications where superior materials and surface performance are required.
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