Coca-Cola CoLIM:KO +10.06%69 Net Margin % is 31.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 23.01. GuruFocus rates LIM:KO with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 115 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, Coca-Cola Co ranks better than 96.52% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Coca-Cola Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,924 Mil. Coca-Cola Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12,472 Mil. Therefore, Coca-Cola Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Coca-Cola Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:KO'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.45 Med: 23.01 Max: 27.8
Current: 27.8
LIM:KO's Net Margin % is ranked better than 96.52% of 115
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 6.57
vs LIM:KO: 27.80
Coca-Cola Co (LIM:KO) 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.
Coca-Cola Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Coca-Cola Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coca-Cola Co'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 - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, Coca-Cola Co'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.
Coca-Cola Co Net Margin % vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Coca-Cola Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coca-Cola Co'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.
Coca-Cola Co (LIM:KO) has a Net Margin % of 31.46% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Coca-Cola Co and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 23.01. Over the past decade, Coca-Cola Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.45 to 27.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Coca-Cola Co ranks #4 out of 115 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Coca-Cola Co's Net Margin % too high?
Coca-Cola Co's current Net Margin % of 31.46% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 23.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.45 to a high of 27.80. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Net Margin % is 6.57. Coca-Cola Co's value of 31.46% is 378.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coca-Cola Co ranks #4 out of 115 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Coca-Cola Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coca-Cola Co's Net Margin % compare to PEP and MNST?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Coca-Cola Co ranks #4 out of 115 companies for Net Margin %. This places Coca-Cola Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 6.57. Coca-Cola Co's value of 31.46% is 378.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Coca-Cola Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.45 to 27.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.01 vs. the industry median of 6.57, Coca-Cola Co 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 - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Net Margin % among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 6.57, based on 115 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. Coca-Cola Co's current Net Margin % of 31.46% is 378.8% 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 Coca-Cola Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Net Margin % is 6.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coca-Cola Co's current Net Margin % is 31.46%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 23.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coca-Cola Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coca-Cola Co (LIM:KO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.21, compared to a current price of $80.50 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 31.46%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 23.01 and 378.8% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 6.57. Coca-Cola Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Coca-Cola Co (LIM:KO), the current Net Margin % is 31.46% 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 Coca-Cola Co (LIM:KO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coca-Cola Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $80.50 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.21.
GuruFocus considers Coca-Cola Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:KO:
Net Margin %: 31.46% (37% above median its 10-year median of 23.01)
GF Value™: $70.21 vs. price of $80.50 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 378.8% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#4 of 115)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:KO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1886, Atlanta-headquartered Coca-Cola is the world's largest nonalcoholic beverage company, with a strong portfolio of 200 brands covering key categories including carbonated soft drinks, water, sports, energy, juice, and coffee. Together with bottlers and distribution partners, the company sells finished beverage products bearing Coca-Cola and licensed brands through retailers and food-service locations in more than 200 countries and regions globally. Coca-Cola generates around 60% of its total revenue overseas, with sizable contributions from emerging economies in Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
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