Fonterra Co-operative GroupNZSE:FCG -1.17%65 EBITDA Margin % is 10.50% as of Jan. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 9.05. GuruFocus rates NZSE:FCG with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$2.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,948 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks worse than 51.18% on this metric.
Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Fonterra Co-operative Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Fonterra Co-operative Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
NZSE:FCG vs KHC, GIS, HRL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Fonterra Co-operative Group's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA 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.
Fonterra Co-operative Group EBITDA Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fonterra Co-operative Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fonterra Co-operative Group's EBITDA 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.
Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) has a EBITDA Margin % of 10.50% as of Jan. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Fonterra Co-operative Group and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 9.05. Over the past decade, Fonterra Co-operative Group's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.06 to 11.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #997 out of 1948 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Fonterra Co-operative Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 10.50% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 9.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.06 to a high of 11.26. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.98. Fonterra Co-operative Group's value of 10.50% is 16.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #997 out of 1948 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fonterra Co-operative Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fonterra Co-operative Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #997 out of 1948 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Fonterra Co-operative Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.98. Fonterra Co-operative Group's value of 10.50% is 16.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Fonterra Co-operative Group's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.06 to 11.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.05 vs. the industry median of 8.98, Fonterra Co-operative Group has consistently been above 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.98, based on 1,948 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fonterra Co-operative Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 10.50% is 16.9% above 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Fonterra Co-operative Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fonterra Co-operative Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 10.50%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 9.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$2.96, compared to a current price of NZ$4.21 — trading 42.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 10.50%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 9.05 and 16.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.98. Fonterra Co-operative Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG), the current EBITDA Margin % is 10.50% as of Jan. 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonterra Co-operative Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$4.21 is trading 42.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$2.96.
GuruFocus considers Fonterra Co-operative Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:FCG:
EBITDA Margin %: 10.50% (16% above median its 10-year median of 9.05)
GF Value™: NZ$2.96 vs. price of NZ$4.21 (42.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#997 of 1948)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:FCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd operates predominantly in the international dairy industry. The company is involved in the collection, manufacture, and sale of milk and milk-derived products through its ingredients, Consumer and Foodservice channels. The company's reportable segments are Global Markets, Greater China, and Core Operations and the majority of the revenue is generated from its core operations segment. Its primary geographic markets is Asia, China, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the Rest of the world.
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