Applied NutritionLSE:APN 27 Net Margin % is 20.67% as of Jan. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 22.22. GuruFocus rates LSE:APN with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Applied Nutrition ranks better than 93.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Applied Nutrition's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:APN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.7 Med: 22.22 Max: 23.43
Current: 20.6
LSE:APN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 93.95% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs LSE:APN: 20.60
Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN) 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.
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Applied Nutrition Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied Nutrition'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, Applied Nutrition'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.
Applied Nutrition Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Applied Nutrition's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Nutrition'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.
Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN) has a Net Margin % of 20.67% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Applied Nutrition and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.22. Over the past decade, Applied Nutrition's Net Margin % has ranged from 19.70 to 23.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #118 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Applied Nutrition's Net Margin % too high?
Applied Nutrition's current Net Margin % of 20.67% is near median its 10-year median of 22.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.70 to a high of 23.43. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Applied Nutrition's value of 20.67% is 491.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #118 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Applied Nutrition has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Nutrition's Net Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Applied Nutrition ranks #118 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places Applied Nutrition in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Applied Nutrition's value of 20.67% is 491.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Applied Nutrition's own Net Margin % has ranged from 19.70 to 23.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.22 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Applied Nutrition 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 3.50, based on 1,952 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. Applied Nutrition's current Net Margin % of 20.67% is 491.4% 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 Applied Nutrition 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. Applied Nutrition's current Net Margin % is 20.67%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Nutrition stock overvalued right now?
Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN) has a current Net Margin % of 20.67%. The current Net Margin % is 20.67%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.22 and 491.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. Applied Nutrition's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Applied Nutrition (LSE:APN), the current Net Margin % is 20.67% as of Jan. 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.
Applied Nutrition PLC is a Sports and Active nutrition brand. It formulates and creates nutrition supplements for professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, the gym lifestyle community, and people looking to supplement their diet with quality health, well-being, and beauty nutrition. Its products are Protein, Pre-workout, Clothing and Accessories, and others.
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