Animalcare GroupLSE:ANCR 79 Net Margin % is 4.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 2.22. GuruFocus rates LSE:ANCR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 955 Drug Manufacturers companies, Animalcare Group ranks better than 50.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Animalcare Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ANCR'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.88 Med: 2.22 Max: 24.92
Current: 5.7
LSE:ANCR's Net Margin % is ranked better than 50.05% of 955
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 5.69
vs LSE:ANCR: 5.70
Animalcare Group (LSE:ANCR) 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.
Animalcare Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Animalcare Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Animalcare Group'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.
LSE:ANCR vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Animalcare Group'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.
Animalcare Group Net Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Animalcare Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Animalcare Group'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.
Animalcare Group (LSE:ANCR) has a Net Margin % of 4.00% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Animalcare Group and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 2.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Animalcare Group ranks #477 out of 955 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is Animalcare Group's Net Margin % too high?
Animalcare Group's current Net Margin % of 4.00% is 80% above median its 10-year median of 2.22. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Net Margin % is 5.69. Animalcare Group's value of 4.00% is 29.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Animalcare Group ranks #477 out of 955 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Animalcare Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Animalcare Group's Net Margin % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Animalcare Group ranks #477 out of 955 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Animalcare Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.69. Animalcare Group's value of 4.00% is 29.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.22 vs. the industry median of 5.69, Animalcare Group has consistently been below 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Net Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 5.69, based on 955 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. Animalcare Group's current Net Margin % of 4.00% is 29.7% below 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 Animalcare Group and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Animalcare Group's current Net Margin % is 4.00%, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Animalcare Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Animalcare Group (LSE:ANCR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.56, compared to a current price of £3.34 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.00%, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 2.22 and 29.7% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 5.69. Animalcare Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Animalcare Group (LSE:ANCR), the current Net Margin % is 4.00% 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 Animalcare Group (LSE:ANCR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Animalcare Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £3.34 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.56.
GuruFocus considers Animalcare Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ANCR:
Net Margin %: 4.00% (80% above median its 10-year median of 2.22)
GF Value™: £2.56 vs. price of £3.34 (30.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.7% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#477 of 955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ANCR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Animalcare Group PLC is active in the healthcare division in the United Kingdom. It is a generic veterinary medicines company. The company mainly caters to veterinary professionals in the treatment of companion animals through a product line comprised of licensed veterinary medicines and companion animal identification products and services. The company operates in Animalcare Europe and Randlab segment. The company derives maximum revenue from the Animalcare Europe segment engaged in development and sale of veterinary pharmaceutical products in Europe and the European International Partners network. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Europe region, followed by Asia-Pacific and other regions.
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