Performance Food Group CoFRA:P5F +1.02%81 Net Margin % is 0.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates FRA:P5F with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €76.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Performance Food Group Co ranks worse than 74.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Performance Food Group Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:P5F'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.45 Med: 0.56 Max: 1.13
Current: 0.49
FRA:P5F's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 74.84% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.125
vs FRA:P5F: 0.49
Performance Food Group Co (FRA:P5F) 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.
Performance Food Group Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Performance Food Group Co 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:P5F vs USFD, CHEF, UNFI: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Performance Food Group Co'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.
Performance Food Group Co Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Performance Food Group Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Performance Food Group Co'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.
Performance Food Group Co (FRA:P5F) has a Net Margin % of 0.26% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Performance Food Group Co and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 0.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Performance Food Group Co ranks #232 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is Performance Food Group Co's Net Margin % too high?
Performance Food Group Co's current Net Margin % of 0.26% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 0.56. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.13. Performance Food Group Co's value of 0.26% is 87.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Performance Food Group Co ranks #232 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Performance Food Group Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Performance Food Group Co's Net Margin % compare to USFD and CHEF?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Performance Food Group Co ranks #232 out of 310 companies for Net Margin %. This places Performance Food Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.13. Performance Food Group Co's value of 0.26% is 87.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 2.13, Performance Food Group Co 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 2.13, 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. Performance Food Group Co's current Net Margin % of 0.26% is 87.8% 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 Performance Food Group Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Performance Food Group Co's current Net Margin % is 0.26%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Performance Food Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Performance Food Group Co (FRA:P5F) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €76.77, compared to a current price of €99.00 — trading 29% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.26%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 87.8% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.13. Performance Food Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 Performance Food Group Co (FRA:P5F), the current Net Margin % is 0.26% 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.
Is Performance Food Group Co (FRA:P5F) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Performance Food Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €99.00 is trading 29% above its estimated GF Value™ of €76.77.
GuruFocus considers Performance Food Group Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:P5F:
Net Margin %: 0.26% (54% below median its 10-year median of 0.56)
GF Value™: €76.77 vs. price of €99.00 (29% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.8% below the Retail - Defensive median (#232 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:P5F stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Performance Food Group Co , markets and distributes national and company-branded food and food-related products. The company also specializes in distributing candy, snacks, beverages, cigarettes, other tobacco products, health and beauty care products and other items to vending distributors, box retailers, theaters, convenience stores, drug stores, grocery stores, travel providers, and hospitality providers. The company has three reportable segments: Foodservice, Vistar, and Convenience.
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