Creta PlasticsFRA:03N1 -2.17%87 Net Margin % is 9.29% as of Jun. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 10.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:03N1 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.50. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Creta Plastics ranks better than 75.82% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Creta Plastics's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was €19.0 Mil. Creta Plastics's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was €204.5 Mil. Therefore, Creta Plastics's net margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 9.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Creta Plastics's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:03N1'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.41 Med: 10.18 Max: 15.18
Current: 9.75
FRA:03N1's Net Margin % is ranked better than 75.82% of 1580
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs FRA:03N1: 9.75
Creta Plastics (FRA:03N1) 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.
Creta Plastics Net Margin % Related Terms
Creta Plastics Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Creta Plastics'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.
FRA:03N1 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Creta Plastics'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.
Creta Plastics Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Creta Plastics's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Creta Plastics'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.
Creta Plastics (FRA:03N1) has a Net Margin % of 9.29% as of Jun. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Creta Plastics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.18. Over the past decade, Creta Plastics' Net Margin % has ranged from 6.41 to 15.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Creta Plastics ranks #382 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Creta Plastics' Net Margin % too high?
Creta Plastics' current Net Margin % of 9.29% is near median its 10-year median of 10.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.41 to a high of 15.18. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Creta Plastics' value of 9.29% is 137.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Creta Plastics ranks #382 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Creta Plastics has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creta Plastics' Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Creta Plastics ranks #382 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This places Creta Plastics in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Creta Plastics' value of 9.29% is 137.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Creta Plastics' own Net Margin % has ranged from 6.41 to 15.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.18 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Creta Plastics 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.91, based on 1,580 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. Creta Plastics's current Net Margin % of 9.29% is 137.9% 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 Creta Plastics and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Creta Plastics's current Net Margin % is 9.29%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creta Plastics stock overvalued right now?
Creta Plastics (FRA:03N1) has a current Net Margin % of 9.29%. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.50, compared to a current price of €13.50 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.29%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.18 and 137.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. Creta Plastics' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 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 Creta Plastics (FRA:03N1), the current Net Margin % is 9.29% as of Jun. 2025. 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 Creta Plastics (FRA:03N1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creta Plastics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €13.50 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.50.
Key valuation signals for FRA:03N1:
Net Margin %: 9.29% (near median its 10-year median of 10.18)
GF Value™: €14.50 vs. price of €13.50 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 137.9% above the Chemicals median (#382 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:03N1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Creta Plastics SA is a European producer of masterbatches and agricultural films. The company is serving with its products the plastics industry, the horticultural & agricultural markets as well as projects related to water-management & environment protection. The company specializes in the production of Kritilen, Kritifil, Kritiflex, Kritisol, Kritisan And Kritires.
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