Zambian Breweries (LUS:ZABR) Net Margin %: 0.00% (As of . 20)

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LUS:ZABR Zambian Breweries PLC LUS:ZABR
22 GF Score
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What is Zambian Breweries Net Margin %?

Zambian Breweries LUS:ZABR 22 Net Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus rates LUS:ZABR with a GF Score™ of 22/100. Among 209 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Zambian Breweries ranks worse than 478468.42% on this metric.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Zambian Breweries's Net Income for the six months ended in . 20 was ZMW0.00 Mil. Zambian Breweries's Revenue for the six months ended in . 20 was ZMW0.00 Mil. Therefore, Zambian Breweries's net margin for the quarter that ended in . 20 was 0.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zambian Breweries's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


LUS:ZABR's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Industry Median: 5.09
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

Zambian Breweries  (LUS:ZABR) 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.

Zambian Breweries Net Margin % Related Terms

Zambian Breweries Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zambian Breweries'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.

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LUS:ZABR vs : Net Margin % Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Zambian Breweries'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.

Zambian Breweries Net Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Zambian Breweries's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zambian Breweries's Net Margin % falls into.


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Zambian Breweries Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Zambian Breweries's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in . 20 is calculated as

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Zambian Breweries's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as

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* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of 0.00% mean?
Zambian Breweries (LUS:ZABR) has a Net Margin % of 0.00% as of . 20. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Zambian Breweries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zambian Breweries ranks #999999 out of 209 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry.
Is Zambian Breweries' Net Margin % too high?
Zambian Breweries' current Net Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Zambian Breweries ranks #999999 out of 209 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zambian Breweries has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zambian Breweries' Net Margin % compare to ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Zambian Breweries ranks #999999 out of 209 companies for Net Margin %. This places Zambian Breweries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.09. 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 - Alcoholic company?
The median Net Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 5.09, based on 209 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 Zambian Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zambian Breweries's current Net Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zambian Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Zambian Breweries (LUS:ZABR) has a current Net Margin % of 0.00%. The current Net Margin % is 0.00%. Zambian Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 22/100. 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 Zambian Breweries (LUS:ZABR), the current Net Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. 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.

Zambian Breweries Business Description

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Address Mungwi Road, Heavy Industrial Area, PO Box 31293, Plot No. 6438, Lusaka, ZMB
Zambian Breweries PLC is engaged in the production and distribution of clear beer and soft drinks. The company sells its products under the brand names of alcoholic beverages, such as Mosi Light, Castle, Castle Lite, Carling Black Label and Eagle Lagers. Zambian Breweries also distributes a range of imported products including Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona, Flying Fish and Brutal Fruit.
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