CulpCULP +3.48%59 Net Margin % is -7.16% as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates CULP with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,043 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Culp ranks worse than 80.25% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Culp's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $-3.4 Mil. Culp's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $48.0 Mil. Therefore, Culp's net margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was -7.16%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Culp's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CULP'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.42 Med: -0.01 Max: 7.22
Current: -5.01
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.
Culp Net Margin % Related Terms
Culp Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Culp'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Culp'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.
Culp Net Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Culp's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Culp'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.
Culp (CULP) has a Net Margin % of -7.16% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Culp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Culp ranks #837 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is Culp's Net Margin % too high?
Culp's current Net Margin % is -7.16%. Based on the distribution chart, Culp ranks #837 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Culp has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Culp's Net Margin % compare to PASW and DXYN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Culp ranks #837 out of 1043 companies for Net Margin %. This places Culp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.60. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Net Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.60, based on 1,043 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. 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 Culp and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Culp's current Net Margin % is -7.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Culp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Culp (CULP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.37, compared to a current price of $3.22 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -7.16%. Culp's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Culp (CULP), the current Net Margin % is -7.16% as of Jan. 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 Culp (CULP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Culp stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.22 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.37.
GuruFocus considers Culp to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CULP:
Net Margin %: -7.16%
GF Value™: $4.37 vs. price of $3.22 (26.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CULP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Culp Inc manufactures, markets mattress fabrics for bedding and upholstery fabrics for residential, commercial, and hospitality furnishings. The company has two operating segments: Mattress fabrics, which generate maximum revenue, and Upholstery fabrics. The mattress fabrics segment manufactures, sources, and sells fabrics and mattress covers to bedding manufacturers. The upholstery fabrics segment develops, sources, manufactures, and sells fabrics to residential, commercial, and hospitality furniture manufacturers. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States of America.
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