ECB (WAR:ECB) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 43% Below Median

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63 GF Score
Price zł20.20
GF Value zł15.50
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is ECB Profitability Rank?

ECB WAR:ECB +2.33% 63 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates WAR:ECB with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of zł15.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

ECB 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.

ECB's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.24%. As of today, ECB's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


ECB Profitability Rank Related Terms


WAR:ECB vs NEE, SO, DUK: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, ECB'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.


ECB Profitability Rank vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, ECB's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ECB 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.

ECB 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.

ECB'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 )
=1.77 / 24.446
=7.24 %

* 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

ECB has an F-score of 6 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?
ECB (WAR:ECB) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on ECB and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, ECB's Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00.
Is ECB's Profitability Rank too high?
ECB's current Profitability Rank of 4 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, ECB has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ECB's Profitability Rank compare to NEE and SO?
ECB's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, ECB's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 ECB and its competitors. ECB's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ECB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ECB (WAR:ECB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł15.50, compared to a current price of zł20.20 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. ECB's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 ECB (WAR:ECB), the current Profitability Rank is 4 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 ECB (WAR:ECB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ECB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł20.20 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł15.50. GuruFocus considers ECB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:ECB:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (43% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: zł15.50 vs. price of zł20.20 (30.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

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


ECB Business Description

Other Exchanges JH8:Germany
Address ul. Siemonska 3, Bedzin, POL, 42-500
ECB SA is engaged in the production of heat and electricity. The company's heat and electricity is the main source of heating, hot water and process heat for the region of Basin Dabrowski.
63GF Score

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