Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AGFRA:SSH -1.54%77 Net Margin % is 11.89% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 9.43. GuruFocus rates FRA:SSH with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €73.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG ranks better than 79.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SSH'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.58 Med: 9.43 Max: 13.21
Current: 9.78
FRA:SSH's Net Margin % is ranked better than 79.41% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs FRA:SSH: 9.78
Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG (FRA:SSH) 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.
Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG Net Margin % Related Terms
Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG'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.
Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG'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.
Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG (FRA:SSH) has a Net Margin % of 11.89% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 9.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG ranks #402 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's Net Margin % too high?
Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's current Net Margin % of 11.89% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 9.43. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's value of 11.89% is 240.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG ranks #402 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's Net Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG ranks #402 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's value of 11.89% is 240.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.43 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.50, based on 1,952 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. Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's current Net Margin % of 11.89% is 240.2% 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 Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's current Net Margin % is 11.89%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 9.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG (FRA:SSH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €73.79, compared to a current price of €64.00 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 11.89%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 9.43 and 240.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG (FRA:SSH), the current Net Margin % is 11.89% as of Dec. 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 Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG (FRA:SSH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €64.00 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €73.79.
GuruFocus considers Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SSH:
Net Margin %: 11.89% (26% above median its 10-year median of 9.43)
GF Value™: €73.79 vs. price of €64.00 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 240.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#402 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SSH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Suedwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG is engaged in mining, producing,refining and selling of salt. Its product offerings include sea salt, dining/ curing salt, feed salt, pharmaceutical salts, industrial salts, water softening salts, road salts and brine salts. It also offers waste disposal & recycling services as well as metal plating & protection.
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