A&W Food Services of CanadaFRA:75X +0.90%11 Net Margin % is 16.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 99% above its 10-year median of 8.05. GuruFocus rates FRA:75X with a GF Score™ of 11/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 361 Restaurants companies, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks better than 95.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for A&W Food Services of Canada's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:75X'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.06 Med: 8.05 Max: 19.1
Current: 19.1
FRA:75X's Net Margin % is ranked better than 95.84% of 361
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.22
vs FRA:75X: 19.10
A&W Food Services of Canada (FRA:75X) 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.
A&W Food Services of Canada Net Margin % Related Terms
A&W Food Services of Canada Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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:75X vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, A&W Food Services of Canada'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.
A&W Food Services of Canada Net Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, A&W Food Services of Canada's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where A&W Food Services of Canada'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.
A&W Food Services of Canada (FRA:75X) has a Net Margin % of 16.05% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on A&W Food Services of Canada and its competitors. This is 99% above median its historical median of 8.05. Over the past decade, A&W Food Services of Canada's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.06 to 19.10. According to the industry distribution chart, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks #15 out of 361 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is A&W Food Services of Canada's Net Margin % too high?
A&W Food Services of Canada's current Net Margin % of 16.05% is 99% above median its 10-year median of 8.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.06 to a high of 19.10. The Restaurants industry median Net Margin % is 2.22. A&W Food Services of Canada's value of 16.05% is 623% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks #15 out of 361 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, A&W Food Services of Canada has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A&W Food Services of Canada's Net Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks #15 out of 361 companies for Net Margin %. This places A&W Food Services of Canada in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.22. A&W Food Services of Canada's value of 16.05% is 623% above this benchmark. Historically, A&W Food Services of Canada's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.06 to 19.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.05 vs. the industry median of 2.22, A&W Food Services of Canada 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 Restaurants company?
The median Net Margin % among Restaurants companies is 2.22, based on 361 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. A&W Food Services of Canada's current Net Margin % of 16.05% is 623% 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 A&W Food Services of Canada and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. A&W Food Services of Canada's current Net Margin % is 16.05%, which is 99% above median its own 10-year median of 8.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A&W Food Services of Canada stock overvalued right now?
A&W Food Services of Canada (FRA:75X) has a current Net Margin % of 16.05%. The current Net Margin % is 16.05%, which is 99% above median its 10-year median of 8.05 and 623% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.22. A&W Food Services of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 11/100 with 6 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 A&W Food Services of Canada (FRA:75X), the current Net Margin % is 16.05% as of Mar. 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.
A&W Food Services of Canada Inc is in the business of developing and franchising quick service restaurants in Canada and owns the A&W trademarks used in the A&W quick service restaurant business in Canada. The Company also has one geographic segment as all assets and operations are in Canada.
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