Sendas DistribuidoraASAIY +6.00%84 Net Margin % is 1.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 3.21. GuruFocus rates ASAIY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.62 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Sendas Distribuidora ranks worse than 64.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sendas Distribuidora's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASAIY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 3.21 Max: 4.67
Current: 1.22
ASAIY's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 64.52% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs ASAIY: 1.22
Sendas Distribuidora (OTCPK:ASAIY) 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.
Sendas Distribuidora Net Margin % Related Terms
Sendas Distribuidora Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sendas Distribuidora'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Sendas Distribuidora'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.
Sendas Distribuidora Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sendas Distribuidora's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sendas Distribuidora'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.
Sendas Distribuidora (ASAIY) has a Net Margin % of 1.72% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sendas Distribuidora and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 3.21. Over the past decade, Sendas Distribuidora's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.04 to 4.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Sendas Distribuidora ranks #200 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Sendas Distribuidora's Net Margin % too high?
Sendas Distribuidora's current Net Margin % of 1.72% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 3.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 4.67. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Sendas Distribuidora's value of 1.72% is 20.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sendas Distribuidora ranks #200 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sendas Distribuidora has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sendas Distribuidora's Net Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sendas Distribuidora ranks #200 out of 310 companies for Net Margin %. This places Sendas Distribuidora in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Sendas Distribuidora's value of 1.72% is 20.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Sendas Distribuidora's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.04 to 4.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.21 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Sendas Distribuidora 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.16, based on 310 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. Sendas Distribuidora's current Net Margin % of 1.72% is 20.2% 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 Sendas Distribuidora and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sendas Distribuidora's current Net Margin % is 1.72%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 3.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sendas Distribuidora stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sendas Distribuidora (ASAIY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.62, compared to a current price of $7.95 — trading 41.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.72%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 3.21 and 20.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.16. Sendas Distribuidora's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Sendas Distribuidora (ASAIY), the current Net Margin % is 1.72% 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 Sendas Distribuidora (ASAIY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sendas Distribuidora stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.95 is trading 41.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.62.
GuruFocus considers Sendas Distribuidora to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASAIY:
Net Margin %: 1.72% (46% below median its 10-year median of 3.21)
GF Value™: $13.62 vs. price of $7.95 (41.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#200 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASAIY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sendas Distribuidora SA is involved in the consumer goods business. Its cash and carry operations involve sales of items of grocery, food, perishable, beverage, wrapping, hygiene, and cleaning products, among others. Its customers include prepared food retailers (including restaurants, pizzerias, and snack bars), end-users (including schools, small businesses, religious institutions, hospitals, and hotels), conventional retailers such as grocery stores and neighborhood supermarkets, and individuals. Its stores are located throughout Brazilian states.
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