Asahi Group HoldingsASBRF 86 Net Margin % is 5.54% as of Sep. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 6.29. GuruFocus rates ASBRF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.88 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Asahi Group Holdings ranks better than 52.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asahi Group Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASBRF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.48 Med: 6.29 Max: 7.13
Current: 5.32
ASBRF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 52.36% of 212
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 4.87
vs ASBRF: 5.32
Asahi Group Holdings (OTCPK:ASBRF) 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.
Asahi Group Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Asahi Group Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asahi Group Holdings'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 Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Asahi Group Holdings'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.
Asahi Group Holdings Net Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Asahi Group Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asahi Group Holdings'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.
Asahi Group Holdings (ASBRF) has a Net Margin % of 5.54% as of Sep. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Asahi Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 6.29. Over the past decade, Asahi Group Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 4.48 to 7.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Asahi Group Holdings ranks #101 out of 212 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is Asahi Group Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Asahi Group Holdings' current Net Margin % of 5.54% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 6.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.48 to a high of 7.13. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Net Margin % is 4.87. Asahi Group Holdings' value of 5.54% is 13.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asahi Group Holdings ranks #101 out of 212 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asahi Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asahi Group Holdings' Net Margin % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Asahi Group Holdings ranks #101 out of 212 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Asahi Group Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.87. Asahi Group Holdings' value of 5.54% is 13.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Asahi Group Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.48 to 7.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.29 vs. the industry median of 4.87, Asahi Group Holdings 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 a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Net Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 4.87, based on 212 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. Asahi Group Holdings's current Net Margin % of 5.54% is 13.8% 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 Asahi Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asahi Group Holdings's current Net Margin % is 5.54%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 6.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asahi Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Group Holdings (ASBRF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.88, compared to a current price of $9.75 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.54%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 6.29 and 13.8% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 4.87. Asahi Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Asahi Group Holdings (ASBRF), the current Net Margin % is 5.54% as of Sep. 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 Asahi Group Holdings (ASBRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.75 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.88.
GuruFocus considers Asahi Group Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASBRF:
Net Margin %: 5.54% (12% below median its 10-year median of 6.29)
GF Value™: $13.88 vs. price of $9.75 (29.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.8% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#101 of 212)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASBRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asahi is the largest brewer in Japan with a nearly 40% market share, led by its Asahi Super Dry brand. It also operates a wide range of alcoholic and soft beverage products as well as packaged foods, mainly in Japan. Overseas markets accounted for over half of the company's revenue and close to 60% of operating profit, with Australia and Europe being two major markets. It acquired SABMiller's brands including Peroni and Pilsner Urquell in Western and Central Europe in 2016 and 2017 from Anheuser-Busch InBev. In Australia, Asahi holds market leaderships across beer and soft drinks segments, through its acquisitions of Schweppes Australia in 2009 and Carlton & United Breweries in 2020.
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