The Campbell's CoCPB +4.97%58 Net Margin % is 5.24% as of Apr. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 7.96. GuruFocus rates CPB with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Campbell's Co ranks better than 64.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Campbell's Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CPB'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.6 Med: 7.96 Max: 18.73
Current: 6.12
CPB's Net Margin % is ranked better than 64.91% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs CPB: 6.12
The Campbell's Co (NAS:CPB) 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.
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The Campbell's Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Campbell's Co'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, The Campbell's Co'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.
The Campbell's Co Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Campbell's Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Campbell's Co'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.
The Campbell's Co (CPB) has a Net Margin % of 5.24% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on The Campbell's Co and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 7.96. Over the past decade, The Campbell's Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.60 to 18.73. According to the industry distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #685 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is The Campbell's Co's Net Margin % too high?
The Campbell's Co's current Net Margin % of 5.24% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 7.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.60 to a high of 18.73. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. The Campbell's Co's value of 5.24% is 49.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #685 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Campbell's Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Campbell's Co's Net Margin % compare to CAG and INGR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #685 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This puts The Campbell's Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. The Campbell's Co's value of 5.24% is 49.3% above this benchmark. Historically, The Campbell's Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.60 to 18.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.96 vs. the industry median of 3.51, The Campbell's Co 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 3.51, 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. The Campbell's Co's current Net Margin % of 5.24% is 49.3% 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 The Campbell's Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Campbell's Co's current Net Margin % is 5.24%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 7.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Campbell's Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Campbell's Co (CPB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.79, compared to a current price of $22.27 — trading 46.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.24%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 7.96 and 49.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.51. The Campbell's Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 The Campbell's Co (CPB), the current Net Margin % is 5.24% as of Apr. 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 The Campbell's Co (CPB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Campbell's Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $22.27 is trading 46.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.79.
GuruFocus considers The Campbell's Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CPB:
Net Margin %: 5.24% (34% below median its 10-year median of 7.96)
GF Value™: $41.79 vs. price of $22.27 (46.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#685 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Over the past 150-plus years, Campbell's has evolved into a leading domestic packaged food manufacturer, with a portfolio that extends beyond its iconic red-and-white labeled canned soup. In fiscal 2025 (July year-end), snacks accounted for 43% of its revenue, followed by soup (27%), other simple meals (23%), and beverages (7%). Beyond its namesake, its brands include Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Snyder's of Hanover, Swanson, Pacific Foods, Prego, Pace, V8, and, most recently, Rao's (a deal that closed in 2024). Around 90% of its revenue results from the US and the remainder from Canada and Latin America.
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