ACCO BrandsACCO +2.19%65 Net Margin % is 5.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 4.39. GuruFocus rates ACCO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,039 Industrial Products companies, ACCO Brands ranks better than 51.33% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. ACCO Brands's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $19 Mil. ACCO Brands's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $344 Mil. Therefore, ACCO Brands's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ACCO Brands's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ACCO'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.1 Med: 4.39 Max: 6.76
Current: 4.77
ACCO's Net Margin % is ranked better than 51.33% of 3039
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.53
vs ACCO: 4.77
ACCO Brands (NYSE:ACCO) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
ACCO Brands Net Margin % Related Terms
ACCO Brands Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACCO Brands's Net Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, ACCO Brands's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
ACCO Brands Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ACCO Brands's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACCO Brands's Net 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.
ACCO Brands (ACCO) has a Net Margin % of 5.64% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on ACCO Brands and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 4.39. According to the industry distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #1479 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is ACCO Brands' Net Margin % too high?
ACCO Brands' current Net Margin % of 5.64% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 4.39. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.53. ACCO Brands' value of 5.64% is 24.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #1479 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ACCO Brands has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACCO Brands' Net Margin % compare to XRX and ACTG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #1479 out of 3039 companies for Net Margin %. This puts ACCO Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.53. ACCO Brands' value of 5.64% is 24.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.39 vs. the industry median of 4.53, ACCO Brands 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 Net Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.53, based on 3,039 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ACCO Brands's current Net Margin % of 5.64% is 24.5% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on ACCO Brands and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACCO Brands's current Net Margin % is 5.64%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 4.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACCO Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCO Brands (ACCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.22, compared to a current price of $3.98 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.64%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 4.39 and 24.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.53. ACCO Brands' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ACCO Brands (ACCO), the current Net Margin % is 5.64% 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 ACCO Brands (ACCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCO Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.98 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.22.
GuruFocus considers ACCO Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACCO:
Net Margin %: 5.64% (28% above median its 10-year median of 4.39)
GF Value™: $4.22 vs. price of $3.98 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.5% above the Industrial Products median (#1479 of 3039)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACCO Brands Corp is a consumer, technology and business branded products company providing brands and product solutions used in schools, homes and at work. Its brands include At-A-Glance, Barrilito, Buro, Esselte, Five Star, Foroni, GBC, Hilroy, Kensington, Leitz, Mead, PowerA, Quartet, Rapid, Swingline and Tilibra. The Company's product categories include gaming and computer accessories, storage and organization, notebooks, shredding, laminating and binding machines, dry erase boards and do-it-yourself tools. The Company operates through two segments, Americas and International. Americas includes the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Chile, and International includes EMEA, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Its products are sold in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Brazil and Mexico.
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