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AlbertsonsFRA:27S -3.09%60 Net Margin % is 0.34% as of May. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates FRA:27S with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.42 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Retail - Defensive companies, Albertsons ranks worse than 78.96% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Albertsons's Net Income for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was €73 Mil. Albertsons's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was €21,350 Mil. Therefore, Albertsons's net margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.34%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Albertsons's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:27S'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.63 Med: 0.97 Max: 2.25
Current: 0.08
FRA:27S's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 78.96% of 309
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs FRA:27S: 0.08
Albertsons (FRA:27S) 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.
Albertsons Net Margin % Related Terms
Albertsons Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Albertsons'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:27S vs SFM, WMK, IMKTA: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Albertsons'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.
Albertsons Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Albertsons's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Albertsons'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.
Albertsons (FRA:27S) has a Net Margin % of 0.34% as of May. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Albertsons and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 0.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Albertsons ranks #244 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 79%.
Is Albertsons' Net Margin % too high?
Albertsons' current Net Margin % of 0.34% is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.97. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. Albertsons' value of 0.34% is 83.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albertsons ranks #244 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Albertsons has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Albertsons' Net Margin % compare to SFM and WMK?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Albertsons ranks #244 out of 309 companies for Net Margin %. This places Albertsons in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. Albertsons' value of 0.34% is 83.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Albertsons 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 2.08, based on 309 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. Albertsons's current Net Margin % of 0.34% is 83.7% 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 Albertsons and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albertsons's current Net Margin % is 0.34%, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Albertsons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albertsons (FRA:27S) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.42, compared to a current price of €9.75 — trading 52.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.34%, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 83.7% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.08. Albertsons' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 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 Albertsons (FRA:27S), the current Net Margin % is 0.34% as of May. 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 Albertsons (FRA:27S) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albertsons stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.75 is trading 52.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.42.
GuruFocus considers Albertsons to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:27S:
Net Margin %: 0.34% (65% below median its 10-year median of 0.97)
GF Value™: €20.42 vs. price of €9.75 (52.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.7% below the Retail - Defensive median (#244 of 309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:27S stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Albertsons Companies Inc is a food and drug retailer in United States. The company operate in well known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Star Market, United Supermarkets, Market Street, Haggen, Kings Food Markets, Balducci's Food Lovers Market, and others.
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