The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Phosphate's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CP8'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -805.8 Med: -121.65 Max: -66.72
Current: -95.84
ASX:CP8's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 96.4% of 250
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 4.12
vs ASX:CP8: -95.84
Canadian Phosphate (ASX:CP8) 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.
Canadian Phosphate Net Margin % Related Terms
Canadian Phosphate Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canadian Phosphate'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 Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Canadian Phosphate'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.
Canadian Phosphate Net Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Canadian Phosphate's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Phosphate'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.
Canadian Phosphate (ASX:CP8) has a Net Margin % of -117.86% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Canadian Phosphate and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Phosphate ranks #241 out of 250 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 96.4%.
Is Canadian Phosphate's Net Margin % too high?
Canadian Phosphate's current Net Margin % is -117.86%. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Phosphate ranks #241 out of 250 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Canadian Phosphate has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Phosphate's Net Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Canadian Phosphate ranks #241 out of 250 companies for Net Margin %. This places Canadian Phosphate in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.12. 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 Agriculture company?
The median Net Margin % among Agriculture companies is 4.12, based on 250 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 Canadian Phosphate and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Phosphate's current Net Margin % is -117.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Phosphate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Phosphate (ASX:CP8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.03, compared to a current price of A$0.12 — trading 300% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -117.86%. Canadian Phosphate's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Canadian Phosphate (ASX:CP8), the current Net Margin % is -117.86% as of Dec. 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 Canadian Phosphate (ASX:CP8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Phosphate stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.12 is trading 300% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.03.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Phosphate to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CP8:
Net Margin %: -117.86%
GF Value™: A$0.03 vs. price of A$0.12 (300% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CP8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canadian Phosphate Ltd is a miner, manufacturer, and distributor of rock phosphate fertilizer, focused on advancing its Wapiti and Fernie sedimentary rock phosphate projects in British Columbia, Canada. The company is organised into two operating segments based on geographical location, being Australian and North American operations. A majority of its revenue is generated from its North American operations, through the sale of phosphate fertilizers.
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