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Central Retail PCLBKK:CRC +0.43%75 Net Margin % is 4.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 3.26. GuruFocus rates BKK:CRC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿30.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,123 Retail - Cyclical companies, Central Retail PCL ranks better than 59.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Retail PCL's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:CRC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 3.26 Max: 5.8
Current: 3.48
BKK:CRC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 59.04% of 1123
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.31
vs BKK:CRC: 3.48
Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) 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.
Central Retail PCL Net Margin % Related Terms
Central Retail PCL Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Retail PCL'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 Department Stores subindustry, Central Retail PCL'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.
Central Retail PCL Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Central Retail PCL's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Retail PCL'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.
Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) has a Net Margin % of 4.50% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Central Retail PCL and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 3.26. Over the past decade, Central Retail PCL's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.03 to 5.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Retail PCL ranks #460 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Central Retail PCL's Net Margin % too high?
Central Retail PCL's current Net Margin % of 4.50% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 3.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 5.80. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.31. Central Retail PCL's value of 4.50% is 94.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Retail PCL ranks #460 out of 1123 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Retail PCL has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Retail PCL's Net Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Central Retail PCL ranks #460 out of 1123 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Central Retail PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.31. Central Retail PCL's value of 4.50% is 94.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Retail PCL's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.03 to 5.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.26 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Central Retail PCL 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.31, based on 1,123 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. Central Retail PCL's current Net Margin % of 4.50% is 94.8% 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 Central Retail PCL and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Retail PCL's current Net Margin % is 4.50%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 3.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Retail PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿30.55, compared to a current price of ฿23.10 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.50%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 3.26 and 94.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.31. Central Retail PCL's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC), the current Net Margin % is 4.50% 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 Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Retail PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿23.10 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿30.55.
GuruFocus considers Central Retail PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:CRC:
Net Margin %: 4.50% (38% above median its 10-year median of 3.26)
GF Value™: ฿30.55 vs. price of ฿23.10 (24.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#460 of 1123)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:CRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Retail Corp PCL is a multi-format and multi-category retailing platform in Thailand. It is a pioneer in omnichannel retailing in Thailand, complementing its retail store network and merchandise offerings with positions among store-based retailers in online traffic. The company operates under a diverse slate of retail banners divided into three segments: Hardline, Food Products, and Fashion. The majority is generated from Food Products. Geographically, the majority of revenue is from Thailand, and also has its presence in Italy, Vietnam, and Others.
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