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a.k.a. Brands Holding (NYSE:AKA) 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.
a.k.a. Brands Holding Net Margin % Related Terms
a.k.a. Brands Holding Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for a.k.a. Brands Holding'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 Apparel Retail subindustry, a.k.a. Brands Holding'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.
a.k.a. Brands Holding Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, a.k.a. Brands Holding's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where a.k.a. Brands Holding'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.
a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA) has a Net Margin % of -0.10% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on a.k.a. Brands Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, a.k.a. Brands Holding ranks #936 out of 1131 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 82.8%.
Is a.k.a. Brands Holding's Net Margin % too high?
a.k.a. Brands Holding's current Net Margin % is -0.10%. Based on the distribution chart, a.k.a. Brands Holding ranks #936 out of 1131 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, a.k.a. Brands Holding has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does a.k.a. Brands Holding's Net Margin % compare to TLYS and RENT?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, a.k.a. Brands Holding ranks #936 out of 1131 companies for Net Margin %. This places a.k.a. Brands Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.32. 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.32, based on 1,131 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. 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 a.k.a. Brands Holding and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. a.k.a. Brands Holding's current Net Margin % is -0.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is a.k.a. Brands Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.44, compared to a current price of $10.99 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -0.10%. a.k.a. Brands Holding's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA), the current Net Margin % is -0.10% as of Jun. 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 a.k.a. Brands Holding (AKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, a.k.a. Brands Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.99 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.44.
GuruFocus considers a.k.a. Brands Holding to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AKA:
Net Margin %: -0.10%
GF Value™: $11.44 vs. price of $10.99 (3.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp is a portfolio of fashion brands, including Princess Polly, Culture Kings, Petal & Pup, and mnml. Through these brands, the company reaches next-generation consumers who seek fashion inspiration on social media and mainly shop online. The portfolio consists of two women's brands, Princess Polly and Petal & Pup, and two streetwear brands, Culture Kings and mnml. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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