ISS ASXTER:QJQ +1.36%49 Net Margin % is 3.68% as of Dec. 2025, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 2.23. GuruFocus rates XTER:QJQ with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, ISS AS ranks worse than 54.56% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. ISS AS's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €212 Mil. ISS AS's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €5,767 Mil. Therefore, ISS AS's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ISS AS's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:QJQ'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.36 Med: 2.23 Max: 3.08
Current: 3.07
XTER:QJQ's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 54.56% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs XTER:QJQ: 3.07
ISS AS (XTER:QJQ) 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.
ISS AS Net Margin % Related Terms
ISS AS Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ISS AS'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:QJQ vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, ISS AS'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.
ISS AS Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ISS AS's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ISS AS'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.
ISS AS (XTER:QJQ) has a Net Margin % of 3.68% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on ISS AS and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 2.23. According to the industry distribution chart, ISS AS ranks #586 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is ISS AS's Net Margin % too high?
ISS AS's current Net Margin % of 3.68% is 65% above median its 10-year median of 2.23. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. ISS AS's value of 3.68% is 3.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ISS AS ranks #586 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ISS AS has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ISS AS's Net Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ISS AS ranks #586 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places ISS AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. ISS AS's value of 3.68% is 3.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.23 vs. the industry median of 3.83, ISS AS 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 a Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 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. ISS AS's current Net Margin % of 3.68% is 3.9% 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 ISS AS and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ISS AS's current Net Margin % is 3.68%, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 2.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ISS AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISS AS (XTER:QJQ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.91, compared to a current price of €35.74 — trading 56% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.68%, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 2.23 and 3.9% below the Business Services industry median of 3.83. ISS AS's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 ISS AS (XTER:QJQ), the current Net Margin % is 3.68% 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 ISS AS (XTER:QJQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISS AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €35.74 is trading 56% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.91.
GuruFocus considers ISS AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:QJQ:
Net Margin %: 3.68% (65% above median its 10-year median of 2.23)
GF Value™: €22.91 vs. price of €35.74 (56% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.9% below the Business Services median (#586 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:QJQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ISS AS is a provider of workplace and facility service solutions with a focus on cleaning, property, catering, support, security, and facility management. It has four segments: Financial services, Professional services, Technology, and Life sciences. Its core services offered to customers consist of cleaning, food, technical, and workplace services. Revenue is mainly generated in European end markets, with the majority earned in the United Kingdom.
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