Pilkington Deutschland AG (HAM:FDD) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Mar. 2025) — 20% Below Median

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HAM:FDD Pilkington Deutschland AG HAM:FDD
64 GF Score
Price €244.00
GF Value €209.88
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Pilkington Deutschland AG Profitability Rank?

Pilkington Deutschland AG HAM:FDD -2.40% 64 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates HAM:FDD with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €209.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Pilkington Deutschland AG has the Profitability Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Pilkington Deutschland AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was -24.27%. As of today, Pilkington Deutschland AG's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Pilkington Deutschland AG Profitability Rank Related Terms


HAM:FDD vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Pilkington Deutschland AG's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Pilkington Deutschland AG Profitability Rank vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Pilkington Deutschland AG's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pilkington Deutschland AG's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Pilkington Deutschland AG Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Pilkington Deutschland AG has the Profitability Rank of 4.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Pilkington Deutschland AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2025 )
=-74.932 / 308.705
=-24.27 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Pilkington Deutschland AG has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 4 mean?
Pilkington Deutschland AG (HAM:FDD) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Mar. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Pilkington Deutschland AG and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Pilkington Deutschland AG's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is Pilkington Deutschland AG's Profitability Rank too high?
Pilkington Deutschland AG's current Profitability Rank of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Pilkington Deutschland AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pilkington Deutschland AG's Profitability Rank compare to CRH and MLM?
Pilkington Deutschland AG's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. Historically, Pilkington Deutschland AG's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Building Materials company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Pilkington Deutschland AG and its competitors. Pilkington Deutschland AG's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pilkington Deutschland AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilkington Deutschland AG (HAM:FDD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €209.88, compared to a current price of €244.00 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Pilkington Deutschland AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pilkington Deutschland AG (HAM:FDD), the current Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 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 Pilkington Deutschland AG (HAM:FDD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilkington Deutschland AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €244.00 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €209.88. GuruFocus considers Pilkington Deutschland AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:FDD:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: €209.88 vs. price of €244.00 (16.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:FDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pilkington Deutschland AG Business Description

Address Haydnstrasse 19, Gelsenkirchen, DEU, 45884
Pilkington Deutschland AG manufactures and markets flat and safety glass for the building and automotive markets. It manufactures glass and glass products for Architectural application such as new construction, renovation, and solar applications, Automotive application namely equipment and automotive glass parts and Technical Glass which covers a wide range of refined glasses for displays, optoelectronics and fiberglass products.
64GF Score

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