National BeverageFRA:20V -2.68%78 Net Margin % is 15.57% as of Jan. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 13.91. GuruFocus rates FRA:20V with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.06. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 115 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, National Beverage ranks better than 85.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Beverage's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:20V'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.68 Med: 13.91 Max: 16.24
Current: 15.71
FRA:20V's Net Margin % is ranked better than 85.22% of 115
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 6.57
vs FRA:20V: 15.71
National Beverage (FRA:20V) 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.
National Beverage Net Margin % Related Terms
National Beverage Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Beverage'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:20V vs COCO, SUJA, BUDA: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, National Beverage'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.
National Beverage Net Margin % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, National Beverage's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Beverage'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.
National Beverage (FRA:20V) has a Net Margin % of 15.57% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on National Beverage and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 13.91. Over the past decade, National Beverage's Net Margin % has ranged from 8.68 to 16.24. According to the industry distribution chart, National Beverage ranks #17 out of 115 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is National Beverage's Net Margin % too high?
National Beverage's current Net Margin % of 15.57% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 13.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.68 to a high of 16.24. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Net Margin % is 6.57. National Beverage's value of 15.57% is 137% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Beverage ranks #17 out of 115 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Beverage has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Beverage's Net Margin % compare to COCO and SUJA?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, National Beverage ranks #17 out of 115 companies for Net Margin %. This places National Beverage in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 6.57. National Beverage's value of 15.57% is 137% above this benchmark. Historically, National Beverage's own Net Margin % has ranged from 8.68 to 16.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.91 vs. the industry median of 6.57, National Beverage 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Net Margin % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 6.57, based on 115 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. National Beverage's current Net Margin % of 15.57% is 137% 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 National Beverage and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Net Margin % is 6.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Beverage's current Net Margin % is 15.57%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 13.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Beverage stock overvalued right now?
National Beverage (FRA:20V) has a current Net Margin % of 15.57%. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.06, compared to a current price of €29.00 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 15.57%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 13.91 and 137% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 6.57. National Beverage's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 National Beverage (FRA:20V), the current Net Margin % is 15.57% 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 National Beverage (FRA:20V) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Beverage stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €29.00 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.06.
Key valuation signals for FRA:20V:
Net Margin %: 15.57% (12% above median its 10-year median of 13.91)
GF Value™: €40.06 vs. price of €29.00 (27.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 137% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#17 of 115)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:20V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Beverage Corp is a non-alcoholic beverage company in the U.S. Its portfolio skews toward functional drinks (that is those purporting to offer health benefits) and is anchored by the popular LaCroix sparkling water trademark. Other offerings include Rip It energy drinks, Everfresh juices, and soda brands like Shasta and Faygo. The firm controls the majority of its production and distribution apparatus, with very little outsourcing. In terms of go-to-market, it uses warehouse distribution for retailers, direct-store delivery for convenience stores and other small outlets, and food-service distributors for the food-service channel (schools, hospitals, restaurants).
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