Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Dec. 2024) — 17% Below Median

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WBO:HST Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG WBO:HST
64 GF Score
Price €28.60
GF Value €42.41
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Profitability Rank?

Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG WBO:HST -4.67% 64 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Dec. 2024, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates WBO:HST with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 3.82%. As of today, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Profitability Rank Related Terms


WBO:HST vs NUE, STLD, RS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau 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.


Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Profitability Rank vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau 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.

Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2024 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=5.455 / 142.927
=3.82 %

* 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

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

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 5 mean?
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Dec. 2024. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00.
Is Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Profitability Rank too high?
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's current Profitability Rank of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Profitability Rank compare to NUE and STLD?
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG'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 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG and its competitors. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 17% below 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.41, compared to a current price of €28.60 — trading 32.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST), the current Profitability Rank is 5 as of Dec. 2024. 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €28.60 is trading 32.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €42.41. GuruFocus considers Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:HST:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: €42.41 vs. price of €28.60 (32.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Business Description

Address Grossmarktstrasse 7, Vienna, AUT, 1230
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG is a steel construction company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of steel buildings and components for heavy machinery as well as technological and structural steel engineering. The company engages in various steel construction projects across Central Europe such as the Linz train station, Mainz main station, BMW plant in Leipzig, Wuppertal suspension railway, bridge constructions, and others.
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