Famous BrandsFMBRF 84 Net Margin % is 8.09% as of Feb. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 5.64. GuruFocus rates FMBRF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Famous Brands ranks better than 85.81% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Famous Brands's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $22.8 Mil. Famous Brands's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $281.6 Mil. Therefore, Famous Brands's net margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 8.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Famous Brands's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FMBRF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.45 Med: 5.64 Max: 7.23
Current: 6.88
FMBRF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 85.81% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs FMBRF: 6.88
Famous Brands (OTCPK:FMBRF) 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.
Famous Brands Net Margin % Related Terms
Famous Brands Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Famous Brands'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, Famous Brands'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.
Famous Brands Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Famous Brands's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Famous Brands'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.
Famous Brands (FMBRF) has a Net Margin % of 8.09% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Famous Brands and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 5.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #44 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Famous Brands' Net Margin % too high?
Famous Brands' current Net Margin % of 8.09% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 5.64. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Famous Brands' value of 8.09% is 275.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #44 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Famous Brands has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Famous Brands' Net Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #44 out of 310 companies for Net Margin %. This places Famous Brands in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Famous Brands' value of 8.09% is 275.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.64 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Famous Brands 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.16, based on 310 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. Famous Brands's current Net Margin % of 8.09% is 275.4% 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 Famous Brands and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Famous Brands's current Net Margin % is 8.09%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 5.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Famous Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands (FMBRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.56, compared to a current price of $3.05 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.09%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 5.64 and 275.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.16. Famous Brands' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF), the current Net Margin % is 8.09% as of Feb. 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.05 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.56.
GuruFocus considers Famous Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FMBRF:
Net Margin %: 8.09% (43% above median its 10-year median of 5.64)
GF Value™: $3.56 vs. price of $3.05 (14.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 275.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#44 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FMBRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Famous Brands Ltd owns a portfolio of roughly 30 restaurant chains in Africa and the United Kingdom. Its brands include Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Fishaways, Mr Biggs, and Mugg & Bean. Franchisees operate all of the company's restaurants. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its supply chain segment, which is responsible for manufacturing restaurant items and delivering the products to the company's franchisees and other customers. More than three-quarters of company's restaurants are in South Africa. The company operates in South America, SADC, AME, and the UK.
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