Cognor Holding (WAR:COG) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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WAR:COG Cognor Holding SA WAR:COG
61 GF Score
Price zł6.74
GF Value zł5.47
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Cognor Holding Profitability Rank?

Cognor Holding WAR:COG +4.66% 61 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates WAR:COG with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of zł5.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Cognor Holding has the Profitability Rank of 6.

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.

Cognor Holding's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.96%. As of today, Cognor Holding's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Cognor Holding Profitability Rank Related Terms


WAR:COG vs NUE, STLD, RS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Cognor Holding'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.


Cognor Holding Profitability Rank vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Cognor Holding's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cognor Holding's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Cognor Holding 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.

Cognor Holding has the Profitability Rank of 6.

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.

Cognor Holding's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-11.604 / 591.26
=-1.96 %

* 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

Cognor Holding 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 6 mean?
Cognor Holding (WAR:COG) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Cognor Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Cognor Holding's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is Cognor Holding's Profitability Rank too high?
Cognor Holding's current Profitability Rank of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Cognor Holding has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cognor Holding's Profitability Rank compare to NUE and STLD?
Cognor Holding's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Cognor Holding's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 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 Steel company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Steel 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 Cognor Holding and its competitors. Cognor Holding's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cognor Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognor Holding (WAR:COG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł5.47, compared to a current price of zł6.74 — trading 23.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Cognor Holding's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 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 Cognor Holding (WAR:COG), the current Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Cognor Holding (WAR:COG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognor Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł6.74 is trading 23.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł5.47. GuruFocus considers Cognor Holding to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:COG:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: zł5.47 vs. price of zł6.74 (23.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Cognor Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges WO9:Germany
Address ul. Zielona 26, Poraj, POL, 42-360
Cognor Holding SA operates in the steel industry. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the business of scrap collection, scrap processing into steel billets, and steel products. Its product portfolio comprises metal bars, steel scrap, steel slabs, flat plates, round bars, and steel alloys, among others. The group operates in the following business segments: Zlomrex Metal (ZLMET), HSJ, Ferrostal (FER), OMS, JAP, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Ferrostal (FER) segment, which is involved in the production and sale of semi-finished steel products (raw steel) and final steel products to external customers. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Poland, followed by Germany, Czechia, and other countries.
61GF Score

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