National Foods FZCOKAR:NATF +2.21%95 Net Margin % is 16.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 218% above its 10-year median of 5.11. GuruFocus rates KAR:NATF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨260.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,947 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, National Foods FZCO ranks better than 96.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Foods FZCO's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:NATF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.21 Med: 5.11 Max: 24.21
Current: 24.21
KAR:NATF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 96.1% of 1947
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs KAR:NATF: 24.21
National Foods FZCO (KAR:NATF) 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.
National Foods FZCO Net Margin % Related Terms
National Foods FZCO Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Foods FZCO'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, National Foods FZCO'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.
National Foods FZCO Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, National Foods FZCO's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Foods FZCO'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.
National Foods FZCO (KAR:NATF) has a Net Margin % of 16.26% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on National Foods FZCO and its competitors. This is 218% above median its historical median of 5.11. Over the past decade, National Foods FZCO's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.21 to 24.21. According to the industry distribution chart, National Foods FZCO ranks #76 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is National Foods FZCO's Net Margin % too high?
National Foods FZCO's current Net Margin % of 16.26% is 218% above median its 10-year median of 5.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.21 to a high of 24.21. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. National Foods FZCO's value of 16.26% is 363.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Foods FZCO ranks #76 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Foods FZCO has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Foods FZCO's Net Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, National Foods FZCO ranks #76 out of 1947 companies for Net Margin %. This places National Foods FZCO in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. National Foods FZCO's value of 16.26% is 363.2% above this benchmark. Historically, National Foods FZCO's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.21 to 24.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.11 vs. the industry median of 3.51, National Foods FZCO 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 3.51, based on 1,947 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. National Foods FZCO's current Net Margin % of 16.26% is 363.2% 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 National Foods FZCO and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Foods FZCO's current Net Margin % is 16.26%, which is 218% above median its own 10-year median of 5.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Foods FZCO stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Foods FZCO (KAR:NATF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨260.73, compared to a current price of ₨408.05 — trading 56.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 16.26%, which is 218% above median its 10-year median of 5.11 and 363.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.51. National Foods FZCO's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 6 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 National Foods FZCO (KAR:NATF), the current Net Margin % is 16.26% 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 National Foods FZCO (KAR:NATF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Foods FZCO stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨408.05 is trading 56.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨260.73.
GuruFocus considers National Foods FZCO to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:NATF:
Net Margin %: 16.26% (218% above median its 10-year median of 5.11)
GF Value™: ₨260.73 vs. price of ₨408.05 (56.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 363.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#76 of 1947)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:NATF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Foods FZCO, formerly known as National Foods Ltd, is a Pakistan-based multi-category food company. It is principally engaged in the manufacturing and sale of convenience food products. The company's operating segment includes Food and food-related products and Retail. It generates maximum revenue from the Food and food-related products segment. Geographically, it derives the majority of revenue from Pakistan and also has a presence in KSA/Canada, the Middle East. The products of the company include desserts, jams, pickles, frozen meals, ketchup, recipe masala, rice, basic spices, and snacks.
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