Karelia Tobacco CoATH:KARE +0.47%72 Net Margin % is 9.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 6.65. GuruFocus rates ATH:KARE with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €407.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 48 Tobacco Products companies, Karelia Tobacco Co ranks worse than 54.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Karelia Tobacco Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ATH:KARE'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.93 Med: 6.65 Max: 8.22
Current: 6.89
ATH:KARE's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 54.17% of 48
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 7.245
vs ATH:KARE: 6.89
Karelia Tobacco Co (ATH:KARE) 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.
Karelia Tobacco Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Karelia Tobacco Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karelia Tobacco Co'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 Tobacco subindustry, Karelia Tobacco Co'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.
Karelia Tobacco Co Net Margin % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Karelia Tobacco Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karelia Tobacco Co'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.
Karelia Tobacco Co (ATH:KARE) has a Net Margin % of 9.01% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Karelia Tobacco Co and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 6.65. Over the past decade, Karelia Tobacco Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.93 to 8.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Karelia Tobacco Co ranks #26 out of 48 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Karelia Tobacco Co's Net Margin % too high?
Karelia Tobacco Co's current Net Margin % of 9.01% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 6.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.93 to a high of 8.22. The Tobacco Products industry median Net Margin % is 7.25. Karelia Tobacco Co's value of 9.01% is 24.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karelia Tobacco Co ranks #26 out of 48 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Karelia Tobacco Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karelia Tobacco Co's Net Margin % compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Karelia Tobacco Co ranks #26 out of 48 companies for Net Margin %. This places Karelia Tobacco Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 7.25. Karelia Tobacco Co's value of 9.01% is 24.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Karelia Tobacco Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.93 to 8.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.65 vs. the industry median of 7.25, Karelia Tobacco Co 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Tobacco Products companies is 7.25, based on 48 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. Karelia Tobacco Co's current Net Margin % of 9.01% is 24.4% 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 Karelia Tobacco Co and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 7.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karelia Tobacco Co's current Net Margin % is 9.01%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 6.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karelia Tobacco Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karelia Tobacco Co (ATH:KARE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €407.16, compared to a current price of €429.00 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.01%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 6.65 and 24.4% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 7.25. Karelia Tobacco Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Karelia Tobacco Co (ATH:KARE), the current Net Margin % is 9.01% 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 Karelia Tobacco Co (ATH:KARE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karelia Tobacco Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €429.00 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €407.16.
GuruFocus considers Karelia Tobacco Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ATH:KARE:
Net Margin %: 9.01% (35% above median its 10-year median of 6.65)
GF Value™: €407.16 vs. price of €429.00 (5.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.4% above the Tobacco Products median (#26 of 48)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATH:KARE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karelia Tobacco Co Inc SA is in the business of manufacture, export, and wholesale of tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, hand-rolling cigarettes, and other duty-free tobacco products. The firm's flagship brands include George Karelias and Sons, Slims, Ome, Karelia Blue, and American Legend. Its geographical segment includes Greece and International. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Greece segment.
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