Heineken NVHINKF 79 Net Margin % is 7.83% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 8.05. GuruFocus rates HINKF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $90.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Heineken NV ranks better than 56.87% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Heineken NV's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,336 Mil. Heineken NV's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $17,064 Mil. Therefore, Heineken NV's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Heineken NV's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HINKF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.03 Med: 8.05 Max: 15.15
Current: 6.56
HINKF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 56.87% of 211
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 5.09
vs HINKF: 6.56
Heineken NV (OTCPK:HINKF) 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.
Heineken NV Net Margin % Related Terms
Heineken NV Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Heineken NV'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.
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Heineken NV'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.
Heineken NV Net Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Heineken NV's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heineken NV'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.
Heineken NV (HINKF) has a Net Margin % of 7.83% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Heineken NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Heineken NV ranks #91 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is Heineken NV's Net Margin % too high?
Heineken NV's current Net Margin % of 7.83% is near median its 10-year median of 8.05. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Net Margin % is 5.09. Heineken NV's value of 7.83% is 53.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heineken NV ranks #91 out of 211 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Heineken NV has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heineken NV's Net Margin % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Heineken NV ranks #91 out of 211 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Heineken NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.09. Heineken NV's value of 7.83% is 53.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.05 vs. the industry median of 5.09, Heineken NV 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Net Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 5.09, based on 211 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. Heineken NV's current Net Margin % of 7.83% is 53.8% 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 Heineken NV and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heineken NV's current Net Margin % is 7.83%, which is near 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 Heineken NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heineken NV (HINKF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $90.17, compared to a current price of $81.75 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.05 and 53.8% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 5.09. Heineken NV's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Heineken NV (HINKF), the current Net Margin % is 7.83% 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 Heineken NV (HINKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heineken NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $81.75 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $90.17.
GuruFocus considers Heineken NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HINKF:
Net Margin %: 7.83% (near median its 10-year median of 8.05)
GF Value™: $90.17 vs. price of $81.75 (9.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.8% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#91 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HINKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heineken is the world's second-largest brewer behind Anheuser-Busch InBev. It has the leading position in many European markets, including the Netherlands, Austria, Greece, and Italy. Its flagship brand, Heineken, is the world's leading international premium lager by volume and has spawned several brand extensions including Heineken 0.0 and Heineken Silver. Heineken is the world's biggest cider producer. Its portfolio also includes brands in the nonalcoholic, Belgian, and craft beer categories.
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