Astral FoodsJSE:ARL +0.68%84 Net Margin % is 7.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 3.93. GuruFocus rates JSE:ARL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R203.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Astral Foods ranks better than 68.19% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Astral Foods's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R896 Mil. Astral Foods's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R11,944 Mil. Therefore, Astral Foods's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astral Foods's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:ARL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.66 Med: 3.93 Max: 11.03
Current: 6.67
JSE:ARL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 68.19% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs JSE:ARL: 6.67
Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) 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.
Astral Foods Net Margin % Related Terms
Astral Foods Net Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Astral Foods'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 Farm Products subindustry, Astral Foods'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.
Astral Foods Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Astral Foods's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astral Foods'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.
Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) has a Net Margin % of 7.50% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Astral Foods and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 3.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Astral Foods ranks #621 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is Astral Foods' Net Margin % too high?
Astral Foods' current Net Margin % of 7.50% is 91% above median its 10-year median of 3.93. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Astral Foods' value of 7.50% is 114.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astral Foods ranks #621 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Astral Foods has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astral Foods' Net Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Astral Foods ranks #621 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Astral Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Astral Foods' value of 7.50% is 114.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.93 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Astral Foods 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. Astral Foods's current Net Margin % of 7.50% is 114.6% 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 Astral Foods 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. Astral Foods's current Net Margin % is 7.50%, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 3.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astral Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R203.22, compared to a current price of R233.05 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.50%, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 3.93 and 114.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. Astral Foods' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Astral Foods (JSE:ARL), the current Net Margin % is 7.50% 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 Astral Foods (JSE:ARL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R233.05 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R203.22.
GuruFocus considers Astral Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ARL:
Net Margin %: 7.50% (91% above median its 10-year median of 3.93)
GF Value™: R203.22 vs. price of R233.05 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 114.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#621 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ARL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astral Foods Ltd is an integrated poultry producer operating under several brands. It supplies different poultry needs in Africa. The activities are divided into two operating segments. The poultry segment comprises the sale of poultry-related products for human consumption as well as day-old broilers, hatching eggs, and day-old parent stock. The Feed segment comprises the sale of a wide range of specialized feed products for commercially farmed animal species. The majority of revenue is generated from the poultry segment. The company has multiple processing facilities to get the poultry to ready-to-eat form and manufacture vitamin and mineral feed additives.
84GF Score
Get the complete analysis for JSE:ARL
Net Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
JSE:ARL has been successfully added to your 
