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Franchise BrandsCHIX:FRANL +2.78%71 Net Margin % is 8.11% as of Jun. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 6.24. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FRANL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Franchise Brands ranks better than 62.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Franchise Brands's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:FRANl'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.51 Med: 6.24 Max: 11.64
Current: 6.32
CHIX:FRANl's Net Margin % is ranked better than 62.34% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.82
vs CHIX:FRANl: 6.32
Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANl) 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.
Franchise Brands Net Margin % Related Terms
Franchise Brands Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Franchise Brands'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.
CHIX:FRANL vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Franchise Brands'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.
Franchise Brands Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Franchise Brands's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franchise Brands'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.
Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) has a Net Margin % of 8.11% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Franchise Brands and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 6.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Franchise Brands ranks #403 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Franchise Brands' Net Margin % too high?
Franchise Brands' current Net Margin % of 8.11% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 6.24. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.82. Franchise Brands' value of 8.11% is 112.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franchise Brands ranks #403 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Franchise Brands has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franchise Brands' Net Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Franchise Brands ranks #403 out of 1070 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Franchise Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.82. Franchise Brands' value of 8.11% is 112.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.24 vs. the industry median of 3.82, Franchise Brands 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.82, based on 1,070 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. Franchise Brands's current Net Margin % of 8.11% is 112.3% 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 Franchise Brands and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franchise Brands's current Net Margin % is 8.11%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 6.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franchise Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.77, compared to a current price of £1.48 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.11%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 6.24 and 112.3% above the Business Services industry median of 3.82. Franchise Brands' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL), the current Net Margin % is 8.11% as of Jun. 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 Franchise Brands (CHIX:FRANL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchise Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.48 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.77.
GuruFocus considers Franchise Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FRANL:
Net Margin %: 8.11% (30% above median its 10-year median of 6.24)
GF Value™: £1.77 vs. price of £1.48 (16.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 112.3% above the Business Services median (#403 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FRANL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franchise Brands PLC is a holding company engaged in franchising and related activities. Its brands associated with the company are Metro Rod, Chips Away, Barking Mad, Oven Clean, Metro Plumb, Willow Pumps, and Filta. Its operating segments are Pirtek Europe, Water & Waste Services, Filta International, B2C, Azura, and Other operations, and the majority of the revenue comes from the Pirtek Europe segment.
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