Shepherd NeameAQSE:SHEP 72 Net Margin % is 1.79% as of Jun. 2025, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 2.76. GuruFocus rates AQSE:SHEP with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Shepherd Neame ranks better than 54.79% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Shepherd Neame's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was £1.4 Mil. Shepherd Neame's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was £79.3 Mil. Therefore, Shepherd Neame's net margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 1.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shepherd Neame's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AQSE:SHEP'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.48 Med: 2.76 Max: 8.88
Current: 2.69
AQSE:SHEP's Net Margin % is ranked better than 54.79% of 365
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.12
vs AQSE:SHEP: 2.69
Shepherd Neame (AQSE:SHEP) 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.
Shepherd Neame Net Margin % Related Terms
Shepherd Neame Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shepherd Neame'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.
AQSE:SHEP vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Shepherd Neame'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.
Shepherd Neame Net Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shepherd Neame's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shepherd Neame'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.
Shepherd Neame (AQSE:SHEP) has a Net Margin % of 1.79% as of Jun. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Shepherd Neame and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 2.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Shepherd Neame ranks #165 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is Shepherd Neame's Net Margin % too high?
Shepherd Neame's current Net Margin % of 1.79% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 2.76. The Restaurants industry median Net Margin % is 2.12. Shepherd Neame's value of 1.79% is 15.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shepherd Neame ranks #165 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shepherd Neame has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shepherd Neame's Net Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Shepherd Neame ranks #165 out of 365 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Shepherd Neame in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.12. Shepherd Neame's value of 1.79% is 15.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.76 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Shepherd Neame has consistently been below 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 a Restaurants company?
The median Net Margin % among Restaurants companies is 2.12, based on 365 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. Shepherd Neame's current Net Margin % of 1.79% is 15.6% below 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 Shepherd Neame and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shepherd Neame's current Net Margin % is 1.79%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shepherd Neame stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shepherd Neame (AQSE:SHEP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.75, compared to a current price of £5.05 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.79%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 2.76 and 15.6% below the Restaurants industry median of 2.12. Shepherd Neame's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Shepherd Neame (AQSE:SHEP), the current Net Margin % is 1.79% as of Jun. 2025. 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 Shepherd Neame (AQSE:SHEP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shepherd Neame stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £5.05 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.75.
GuruFocus considers Shepherd Neame to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AQSE:SHEP:
Net Margin %: 1.79% (35% below median its 10-year median of 2.76)
GF Value™: £6.75 vs. price of £5.05 (25.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.6% below the Restaurants median (#165 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AQSE:SHEP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shepherd Neame Ltd brews and packages beer, wholesales and retails beer, cider, wines, spirits, and minerals, owns property and public houses, and provides hotel management services. Its segments are Brewing and Brands, Retail Pubs and Hotels, and Tenanted Pubs, with the majority of revenue coming from Retail Pubs and Hotels. The company brews and distributes its own beers, including Spitfire, Bishops Finger, Whitstable Bay, Bear Island, Creekside IPA, First Drop Session IPA, and Iron Wharf Stout. It also brews licensed international lagers like Singha. The company operates in the UK and internationally, with the majority of revenue coming from the UK.
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