Avery DennisonBUE:AVY +3.00%76 Net Margin % is 7.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 7.15. GuruFocus rates BUE:AVY with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS17,472.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Avery Dennison ranks better than 80.71% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Avery Dennison's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS235,045 Mil. Avery Dennison's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS3,213,866 Mil. Therefore, Avery Dennison's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avery Dennison's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:AVY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.26 Med: 7.15 Max: 8.8
Current: 7.66
BUE:AVY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 80.71% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.525
vs BUE:AVY: 7.66
Avery Dennison (BUE:AVY) 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.
Avery Dennison Net Margin % Related Terms
Avery Dennison Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avery Dennison'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Avery Dennison'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.
Avery Dennison Net Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Avery Dennison's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avery Dennison'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.
Avery Dennison (BUE:AVY) has a Net Margin % of 7.31% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Avery Dennison and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.15. Over the past decade, Avery Dennison's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.26 to 8.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Avery Dennison ranks #76 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Avery Dennison's Net Margin % too high?
Avery Dennison's current Net Margin % of 7.31% is near median its 10-year median of 7.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.26 to a high of 8.80. The Packaging & Containers industry median Net Margin % is 3.53. Avery Dennison's value of 7.31% is 107.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avery Dennison ranks #76 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Avery Dennison has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avery Dennison's Net Margin % compare to CCK and BALL?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Avery Dennison ranks #76 out of 394 companies for Net Margin %. This places Avery Dennison in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.53. Avery Dennison's value of 7.31% is 107.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Avery Dennison's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.26 to 8.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.15 vs. the industry median of 3.53, Avery Dennison 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Net Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.53, based on 394 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. Avery Dennison's current Net Margin % of 7.31% is 107.4% 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 Avery Dennison and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avery Dennison's current Net Margin % is 7.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avery Dennison stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avery Dennison (BUE:AVY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS17,472.49, compared to a current price of ARS14,080.00 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.15 and 107.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.53. Avery Dennison's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Avery Dennison (BUE:AVY), the current Net Margin % is 7.31% 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 Avery Dennison (BUE:AVY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avery Dennison stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ARS14,080.00 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS17,472.49.
GuruFocus considers Avery Dennison to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:AVY:
Net Margin %: 7.31% (near median its 10-year median of 7.15)
GF Value™: ARS17,472.49 vs. price of ARS14,080.00 (19.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 107.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#76 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:AVY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avery Dennison Corp provides materials science and digital identification solutions, offering labeling and functional materials, RFID inlays and tags, software connecting physical and digital, and products that enhance packaging and customer experience. Serving industries including retail, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food, pharmaceuticals, and automotive it operates through two reportable segments: Materials Group, which manufactures and sells pressure-sensitive label materials, graphics, reflective products, performance tapes, and other adhesive solutions, and earns the majority of revenue; and Solutions Group, which provides brand and price tickets, tags, labels with RFID inlays, and related services, supplies, and equipment.
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