Smurfit WestRockMEX:SW1 N 47 Net Margin % is 0.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 5.44. GuruFocus rates MEX:SW1 N with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN682.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Smurfit WestRock ranks worse than 68.27% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Smurfit WestRock's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,172 Mil. Smurfit WestRock's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN139,068 Mil. Therefore, Smurfit WestRock's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.84%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smurfit WestRock's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SW1 N'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.22 Med: 5.44 Max: 7.65
Current: 1.22
MEX:SW1 N's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 68.27% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.525
vs MEX:SW1 N: 1.22
Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) 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.
Smurfit WestRock Net Margin % Related Terms
Smurfit WestRock Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smurfit WestRock'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.
MEX:SW1 N vs PKG, AMCR, IP: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock Net Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) has a Net Margin % of 0.84% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 5.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #269 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Smurfit WestRock's Net Margin % too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current Net Margin % of 0.84% is 85% below median its 10-year median of 5.44. The Packaging & Containers industry median Net Margin % is 3.53. Smurfit WestRock's value of 0.84% is 76.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #269 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's Net Margin % compare to PKG and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #269 out of 394 companies for Net Margin %. This places Smurfit WestRock in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.53. Smurfit WestRock's value of 0.84% is 76.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.44 vs. the industry median of 3.53, Smurfit WestRock 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Net Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.53, based on 394 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. Smurfit WestRock's current Net Margin % of 0.84% is 76.2% 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 Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smurfit WestRock's current Net Margin % is 0.84%, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 5.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN682.34, compared to a current price of MXN680.00 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.84%, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 5.44 and 76.2% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.53. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N), the current Net Margin % is 0.84% 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 Smurfit WestRock (MEX:SW1 N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN680.00 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN682.34.
GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SW1 N:
Net Margin %: 0.84% (85% below median its 10-year median of 5.44)
GF Value™: MXN682.34 vs. price of MXN680.00 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.2% below the Packaging & Containers median (#269 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SW1 N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
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