Compass GroupCMPGY +1.51%86 Net Margin % is 4.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 4.30. GuruFocus rates CMPGY with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Compass Group ranks better than 65.48% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Compass Group's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,069 Mil. Compass Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $24,983 Mil. Therefore, Compass Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.28%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compass Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CMPGY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67 Med: 4.3 Max: 5.14
Current: 4.16
CMPGY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 65.48% of 365
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.12
vs CMPGY: 4.16
Compass Group (OTCPK:CMPGY) 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.
Compass Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Compass Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compass Group'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 Restaurants subindustry, Compass Group'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.
Compass Group Net Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Compass Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Group'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.
Compass Group (CMPGY) has a Net Margin % of 4.28% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Compass Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.30. Over the past decade, Compass Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.67 to 5.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #126 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Compass Group's Net Margin % too high?
Compass Group's current Net Margin % of 4.28% is near median its 10-year median of 4.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 5.14. The Restaurants industry median Net Margin % is 2.12. Compass Group's value of 4.28% is 101.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #126 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compass Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Group's Net Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #126 out of 365 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Compass Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.12. Compass Group's value of 4.28% is 101.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Compass Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.67 to 5.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.30 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Compass Group 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 Restaurants company?
The median Net Margin % among Restaurants companies is 2.12, based on 365 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. Compass Group's current Net Margin % of 4.28% is 101.9% 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 Compass Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compass Group's current Net Margin % is 4.28%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compass Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group (CMPGY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.84, compared to a current price of $32.86 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.28%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.30 and 101.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.12. Compass Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 Compass Group (CMPGY), the current Net Margin % is 4.28% 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 Compass Group (CMPGY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.86 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.84.
GuruFocus considers Compass Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CMPGY:
Net Margin %: 4.28% (near median its 10-year median of 4.30)
GF Value™: $29.84 vs. price of $32.86 (10.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 101.9% above the Restaurants median (#126 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CMPGY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compass Group is the largest foodservice company globally, operating in 30 countries and generating annual sales exceeding $30 billion. Compass' model is to operate on-premises catering facilities, rather than centralized industrial kitchens. Foodservice is Compass' focus and contributes more than 85% of revenue. Compass also has its own group purchasing organization, Foodbuy, which is responsible for over $30 billion in annual spending in the US. The company also provides premium support services to clients.
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