RCL FoodsJSE:RCL 53 Net Margin % is 5.12% as of Dec. 2025, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 2.83. GuruFocus rates JSE:RCL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of R9.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, RCL Foods ranks better than 54.71% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. RCL Foods's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R681 Mil. RCL Foods's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R13,305 Mil. Therefore, RCL Foods's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for RCL Foods's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:RCL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.24 Med: 2.83 Max: 6.24
Current: 4.14
JSE:RCL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 54.71% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs JSE:RCL: 4.14
RCL Foods (JSE:RCL) 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.
RCL Foods Net Margin % Related Terms
RCL Foods Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RCL 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, RCL 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.
RCL Foods Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, RCL Foods's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RCL 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.
RCL Foods (JSE:RCL) has a Net Margin % of 5.12% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on RCL Foods and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 2.83. According to the industry distribution chart, RCL Foods ranks #884 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is RCL Foods' Net Margin % too high?
RCL Foods' current Net Margin % of 5.12% is 81% above median its 10-year median of 2.83. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. RCL Foods' value of 5.12% is 46.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RCL Foods ranks #884 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RCL Foods has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RCL Foods' Net Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, RCL Foods ranks #884 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This puts RCL Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. RCL Foods' value of 5.12% is 46.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.83 vs. the industry median of 3.50, RCL 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. RCL Foods's current Net Margin % of 5.12% is 46.5% 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 RCL 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. RCL Foods's current Net Margin % is 5.12%, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 2.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RCL Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RCL Foods (JSE:RCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R9.08, compared to a current price of R7.85 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.12%, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 2.83 and 46.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. RCL Foods' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 RCL Foods (JSE:RCL), the current Net Margin % is 5.12% 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 RCL Foods (JSE:RCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RCL Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R7.85 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R9.08.
GuruFocus considers RCL Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:RCL:
Net Margin %: 5.12% (81% above median its 10-year median of 2.83)
GF Value™: R9.08 vs. price of R7.85 (13.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#884 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:RCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RCL Foods Ltd is a South African food manufacturer that produces Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, Pieman's pies, Number 1 mageu, Sunbake bread, Supreme flour, Selati sugar, Bobtail, and Canine Cuisine dog food, Catmor and Feline Cuisine cat food, and Molatek animal feed, to name a few. It also produces a wide range of speciality and private label products. Its operating segments include Groceries, Baking, and Sugar.
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