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Austral GroupALIM:AUSTRAC1 53 Net Margin % is 6.38% as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 9.28. GuruFocus rates LIM:AUSTRAC1 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.1.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,957 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Austral GroupA ranks better than 66.73% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Austral GroupA's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S/.59.2 Mil. Austral GroupA's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was S/.927.4 Mil. Therefore, Austral GroupA's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Austral GroupA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:AUSTRAC1'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.84 Med: 9.28 Max: 15.09
Current: 6.38
LIM:AUSTRAC1's Net Margin % is ranked better than 66.73% of 1957
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.48
vs LIM:AUSTRAC1: 6.38
Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1) 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.
Austral GroupA Net Margin % Related Terms
Austral GroupA Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Austral GroupA'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.
LIM:AUSTRAC1 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Austral GroupA'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.
Austral GroupA Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Austral GroupA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austral GroupA'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.
Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1) has a Net Margin % of 6.38% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Austral GroupA and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 9.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Austral GroupA ranks #651 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Austral GroupA's Net Margin % too high?
Austral GroupA's current Net Margin % of 6.38% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 9.28. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.48. Austral GroupA's value of 6.38% is 83.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austral GroupA ranks #651 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Austral GroupA has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austral GroupA's Net Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Austral GroupA ranks #651 out of 1957 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Austral GroupA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.48. Austral GroupA's value of 6.38% is 83.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.28 vs. the industry median of 3.48, Austral GroupA 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 3.48, based on 1,957 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. Austral GroupA's current Net Margin % of 6.38% is 83.3% 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 Austral GroupA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austral GroupA's current Net Margin % is 6.38%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 9.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Austral GroupA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.1.99, compared to a current price of S/.1.60 — trading 19.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.38%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 9.28 and 83.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.48. Austral GroupA's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1), the current Net Margin % is 6.38% 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 Austral GroupA (LIM:AUSTRAC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austral GroupA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S/.1.60 is trading 19.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of S/.1.99.
GuruFocus considers Austral GroupA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:AUSTRAC1:
Net Margin %: 6.38% (31% below median its 10-year median of 9.28)
GF Value™: S/.1.99 vs. price of S/.1.60 (19.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#651 of 1957)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:AUSTRAC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Austral Group SAA is a fishing company. The company produces and markets canned, and frozen products, fish meal, and raw fish oil. The company has two main operating and reportable segments: Indirect Human Consumption (IHC), which includes fishmeal and fish oil products, and Direct Human Consumption (DHC), which includes the production of canned and frozen fish.
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