What is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Net Margin %?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AGCHLSY +0.72%82 Net Margin % is 15.11% as of Dec. 2025, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 11.28. GuruFocus rates CHLSY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks better than 85.19% on this metric.
CHLSY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.01 Med: 11.28 Max: 12.91
Current: 12.29
CHLSY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 85.19% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs CHLSY: 12.29
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (OTCPK:CHLSY) 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Net Margin % Related Terms
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Net Margin % Chart
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Annual Data
For the Confectioners subindustry, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG'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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG'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.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY) has a Net Margin % of 15.11% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 11.28. Over the past decade, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Net Margin % has ranged from 8.01 to 12.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #289 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Net Margin % too high?
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Net Margin % of 15.11% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 11.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.01 to a high of 12.91. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 15.11% is 332.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #289 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's Net Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG ranks #289 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's value of 15.11% is 332.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's own Net Margin % has ranged from 8.01 to 12.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.28 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.50, based on 1,952 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. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Net Margin % of 15.11% is 332.3% 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's current Net Margin % is 15.11%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 11.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.82, compared to a current price of $11.96 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 15.11%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 11.28 and 332.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY), the current Net Margin % is 15.11% 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (CHLSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.96 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.82.
GuruFocus considers Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHLSY:
Net Margin %: 15.11% (34% above median its 10-year median of 11.28)
GF Value™: $15.82 vs. price of $11.96 (24.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 332.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#289 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHLSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG Business Description
Swiss-based Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli is a manufacturer of premium chocolate. Key brands include Lindt, Lindor, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman's, and Caffarel. The company bought US-based Russell Stover, its largest-ever acquisition, in 2014. It derives the bulk of its sales from Europe (47% of its consolidated base) but also competes in North America (40%) and the rest of the world (13%). The company operates 11 manufacturing plants in Europe and the United States. Its distribution network includes more than 620 own stores.
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