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Amcon Distributing CoDIT +6.64%60 Net Margin % is 0.32% as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates DIT with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Retail - Defensive companies, Amcon Distributing Co ranks worse than 78.57% on this metric.
Amcon Distributing Co (AMEX:DIT) 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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Amcon Distributing Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Amcon Distributing 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 Food Distribution subindustry, Amcon Distributing 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.
Amcon Distributing Co Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Amcon Distributing Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Amcon Distributing 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.
Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) has a Net Margin % of 0.32% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Amcon Distributing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Amcon Distributing Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.02 to 0.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #242 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is Amcon Distributing Co's Net Margin % too high?
Amcon Distributing Co's current Net Margin % of 0.32% is near median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.93. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.09. Amcon Distributing Co's value of 0.32% is 84.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #242 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Amcon Distributing Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amcon Distributing Co's Net Margin % compare to HCIL and TWG?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Amcon Distributing Co ranks #242 out of 308 companies for Net Margin %. This places Amcon Distributing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.09. Amcon Distributing Co's value of 0.32% is 84.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Amcon Distributing Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.02 to 0.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 2.09, Amcon Distributing Co has consistently been below 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.09, based on 308 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. Amcon Distributing Co's current Net Margin % of 0.32% is 84.7% below 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 Amcon Distributing Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amcon Distributing Co's current Net Margin % is 0.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amcon Distributing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.85, compared to a current price of $71.50 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 84.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.09. Amcon Distributing Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Amcon Distributing Co (DIT), the current Net Margin % is 0.32% 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 Amcon Distributing Co (DIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amcon Distributing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $71.50 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $94.85.
GuruFocus considers Amcon Distributing Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DIT:
Net Margin %: 0.32% (near median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: $94.85 vs. price of $71.50 (24.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#242 of 308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Amcon Distributing Co is engaged in the wholesale and retail distribution of consumer products such as cigarettes, tobacco, confectionery, health food, and others. It operates in two segments: Wholesale distribution segment distributing consumer products to the retail outlets including convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, drug stores and tobacco shops in the Central, Rocky Mountain, and Southern regions of the United States; and the Retail health food segment is a specialty retailer of natural/organic groceries and dietary supplements throughout the Midwest and Florida. The company earns a majority of the revenue from the Wholesale distribution segment.
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