MetcashMCSHF -36.26%63 Net Margin % is 1.54% as of Apr. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 1.62. GuruFocus rates MCSHF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Metcash ranks worse than 60.32% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Metcash's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $97 Mil. Metcash's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $6,295 Mil. Therefore, Metcash's net margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metcash's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MCSHF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.03 Med: 1.62 Max: 1.67
Current: 1.61
MCSHF's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 60.32% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs MCSHF: 1.61
Metcash (OTCPK:MCSHF) 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.
Metcash Net Margin % Related Terms
Metcash Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metcash'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 Food Distribution subindustry, Metcash'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.
Metcash Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metcash's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metcash'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.
Metcash (MCSHF) has a Net Margin % of 1.54% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Metcash and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #187 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is Metcash's Net Margin % too high?
Metcash's current Net Margin % of 1.54% is near median its 10-year median of 1.62. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Metcash's value of 1.54% is 28.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metcash ranks #187 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's Net Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #187 out of 310 companies for Net Margin %. This places Metcash in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Metcash's value of 1.54% is 28.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.62 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Metcash 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.16, based on 310 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. Metcash's current Net Margin % of 1.54% is 28.5% 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 Metcash and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metcash's current Net Margin % is 1.54%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (MCSHF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.72, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.54%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.62 and 28.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.16. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Metcash (MCSHF), the current Net Margin % is 1.54% as of Apr. 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 Metcash (MCSHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.72.
GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MCSHF:
Net Margin %: 1.54% (near median its 10-year median of 1.62)
GF Value™: $1.72 vs. price of $1.48 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#187 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MCSHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
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