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Village Super MarketFRA:VSU -1.06%63 Net Margin % is 1.57% as of Apr. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.54. GuruFocus rates FRA:VSU with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Retail - Defensive companies, Village Super Market ranks better than 52.43% on this metric.
Village Super Market (FRA:VSU) 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.
Village Super Market Net Margin % Related Terms
Village Super Market Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Village Super Market'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:VSU vs YSWY, NGVC, DNUT: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Village Super Market'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.
Village Super Market Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Village Super Market's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Village Super Market'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.
Village Super Market (FRA:VSU) has a Net Margin % of 1.57% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Village Super Market and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.54. Over the past decade, Village Super Market's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.98 to 2.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Village Super Market ranks #147 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is Village Super Market's Net Margin % too high?
Village Super Market's current Net Margin % of 1.57% is near median its 10-year median of 1.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 2.43. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.07. Village Super Market's value of 1.57% is 24.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Village Super Market ranks #147 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Village Super Market has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Village Super Market's Net Margin % compare to YSWY and NGVC?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Village Super Market ranks #147 out of 309 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Village Super Market in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.07. Village Super Market's value of 1.57% is 24.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Village Super Market's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.98 to 2.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.54 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Village Super Market 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 2.07, 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. Village Super Market's current Net Margin % of 1.57% is 24.2% 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 Village Super Market and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Village Super Market's current Net Margin % is 1.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Village Super Market stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Village Super Market (FRA:VSU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.86, compared to a current price of €37.20 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.54 and 24.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.07. Village Super Market's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Village Super Market (FRA:VSU), the current Net Margin % is 1.57% as of Apr. 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 Village Super Market (FRA:VSU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Village Super Market stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €37.20 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.86.
GuruFocus considers Village Super Market to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VSU:
Net Margin %: 1.57% (near median its 10-year median of 1.54)
GF Value™: €28.86 vs. price of €37.20 (28.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#147 of 309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VSU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Village Super Market Inc operates a chain of ShopRite supermarkets, a few of which are in northern New Jersey, southern New Jersey, Maryland, and in northeastern Pennsylvania. The company is a member of Wakefern Food Corporation (Wakefern), a retailer-owned food cooperative and owner of the ShopRite name. It consists of one operating segment, the retail sale of food and nonfood products.
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