Adtran Networks SEXTER:ADV 51 Net Margin % is 3.66% as of Dec. 2025, which is 129% above its 10-year median of 1.60. GuruFocus rates XTER:ADV with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.90 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Adtran Networks SE ranks worse than 74.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Adtran Networks SE's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:ADV'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.31 Med: 1.6 Max: 9.82
Current: -4.54
XTER:ADV's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 74.57% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.71
vs XTER:ADV: -4.54
Adtran Networks SE (XTER:ADV) 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.
Adtran Networks SE Net Margin % Related Terms
Adtran Networks SE Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adtran Networks SE'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.
XTER:ADV vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Adtran Networks SE'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.
Adtran Networks SE Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Adtran Networks SE's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adtran Networks SE'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.
Adtran Networks SE (XTER:ADV) has a Net Margin % of 3.66% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Adtran Networks SE and its competitors. This is 129% above median its historical median of 1.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Adtran Networks SE ranks #1844 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is Adtran Networks SE's Net Margin % too high?
Adtran Networks SE's current Net Margin % of 3.66% is 129% above median its 10-year median of 1.60. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Adtran Networks SE's value of 3.66% is 35.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adtran Networks SE ranks #1844 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Adtran Networks SE has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adtran Networks SE's Net Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Adtran Networks SE ranks #1844 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This places Adtran Networks SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Adtran Networks SE's value of 3.66% is 35.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.60 vs. the industry median of 2.71, Adtran Networks SE 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.71, based on 2,473 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. Adtran Networks SE's current Net Margin % of 3.66% is 35.1% 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 Adtran Networks SE and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adtran Networks SE's current Net Margin % is 3.66%, which is 129% above median its own 10-year median of 1.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adtran Networks SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adtran Networks SE (XTER:ADV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.90, compared to a current price of €22.70 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.66%, which is 129% above median its 10-year median of 1.60 and 35.1% above the Hardware industry median of 2.71. Adtran Networks SE's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 Adtran Networks SE (XTER:ADV), the current Net Margin % is 3.66% 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 Adtran Networks SE (XTER:ADV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adtran Networks SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €22.70 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.90.
GuruFocus considers Adtran Networks SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:ADV:
Net Margin %: 3.66% (129% above median its 10-year median of 1.60)
GF Value™: €19.90 vs. price of €22.70 (14.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.1% above the Hardware median (#1844 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:ADV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adtran Networks SE develops, manufactures, and sells optical and Ethernet-based networking solutions to telecommunications carriers and enterprises to deliver data, storage, voice, and video services. Company segment includes: Network Solutions; and Services and Support,These systems are used by telecommunications service providers, private companies, universities, and government agencies. Some of its product categories are Open optical transport, Packet edge and aggregation, Disaggregated networking, Network virtualization, Network infrastructure assurance, and Automated network management. ADVA's geographical segments are United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Other international generating key revenue from United States.
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