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Local BountiLOCL +1.89%56 Net Margin % is -95.36% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LOCL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,956 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Local Bounti ranks worse than 96.98% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Local Bounti's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-12.72 Mil. Local Bounti's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.34 Mil. Therefore, Local Bounti's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -95.36%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Local Bounti's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LOCL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10254.88 Med: -510.2 Max: -138.58
Current: -138.58
LOCL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 96.98% of 1956
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs LOCL: -138.58
Local Bounti (NYSE:LOCL) 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.
Local Bounti Net Margin % Related Terms
Local Bounti Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Local Bounti'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, Local Bounti'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.
Local Bounti Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Local Bounti's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Local Bounti'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.
Local Bounti (LOCL) has a Net Margin % of -95.36% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Local Bounti and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Local Bounti ranks #1897 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 97%.
Is Local Bounti's Net Margin % too high?
Local Bounti's current Net Margin % is -95.36%. Based on the distribution chart, Local Bounti ranks #1897 out of 1956 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Local Bounti has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Local Bounti's Net Margin % compare to ESGH and SDOT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Local Bounti ranks #1897 out of 1956 companies for Net Margin %. This places Local Bounti in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. 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 1,956 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. 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 Local Bounti 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. Local Bounti's current Net Margin % is -95.36%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Local Bounti stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Local Bounti (LOCL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.95, compared to a current price of $1.08 — trading 44.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -95.36%. Local Bounti's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Local Bounti (LOCL), the current Net Margin % is -95.36% 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 Local Bounti (LOCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Local Bounti stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.08 is trading 44.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.95.
GuruFocus considers Local Bounti to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LOCL:
Net Margin %: -95.36%
GF Value™: $1.95 vs. price of $1.08 (44.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LOCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Local Bounti Corp is a controlled environment agriculture company. The business model is based on building local facilities, operated by local teams, to deliver fresh and quality produce to local communities while maintaining a limited carbon footprint. Using proprietary technology to grow leafy greens and herbs in smart greenhouses with a cultivation process that uses less water and land than conventional agriculture, free from herbicides or pesticides. The products of the company include living lettuce, leafy greens, herbs, and others.
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