The historical rank and industry rank for Longino & Cardenal SpA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:LON'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.84 Med: -1.21 Max: 3.66
Current: -1.82
MIL:LON's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 84.42% of 308
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs MIL:LON: -1.82
Longino & Cardenal SpA (MIL:LON) 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.
Longino & Cardenal SpA Net Margin % Related Terms
Longino & Cardenal SpA Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
MIL:LON vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Longino & Cardenal SpA'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.
Longino & Cardenal SpA Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Longino & Cardenal SpA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Longino & Cardenal SpA'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.
Longino & Cardenal SpA (MIL:LON) has a Net Margin % of 3.60% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Longino & Cardenal SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Longino & Cardenal SpA ranks #260 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 84.4%.
Is Longino & Cardenal SpA's Net Margin % too high?
Longino & Cardenal SpA's current Net Margin % is 3.60%. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Longino & Cardenal SpA's value of 3.60% is 67.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Longino & Cardenal SpA ranks #260 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Longino & Cardenal SpA has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Longino & Cardenal SpA's Net Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Longino & Cardenal SpA ranks #260 out of 308 companies for Net Margin %. This places Longino & Cardenal SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Longino & Cardenal SpA's value of 3.60% is 67.1% above this benchmark. 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 308 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. Longino & Cardenal SpA's current Net Margin % of 3.60% is 67.1% 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 Longino & Cardenal SpA 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. Longino & Cardenal SpA's current Net Margin % is 3.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Longino & Cardenal SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longino & Cardenal SpA (MIL:LON) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.02, compared to a current price of €1.09 — trading 46% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.60% and 67.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.16. Longino & Cardenal SpA's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Longino & Cardenal SpA (MIL:LON), the current Net Margin % is 3.60% 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 Longino & Cardenal SpA (MIL:LON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longino & Cardenal SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.09 is trading 46% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.02.
GuruFocus considers Longino & Cardenal SpA to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:LON:
Net Margin %: 3.60%
GF Value™: €2.02 vs. price of €1.09 (46% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#260 of 308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:LON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Longino & Cardenal SpA distributes quality food products. It mainly supplies new raw ingredients to restaurants, luxury hotels, caterers and gastronomic operators, wholesalers, supermarkets, and private individuals. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Italy.
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