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The historical rank and industry rank for Eveready East Africa's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:EVRD's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 3.055 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.
Eveready East Africa (NAI:EVRD) 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.
Eveready East Africa Net Margin % Related Terms
Eveready East Africa Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eveready East Africa'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.
NAI:EVRD vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Eveready East Africa'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.
Eveready East Africa Net Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Eveready East Africa's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eveready East Africa'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.
Eveready East Africa (NAI:EVRD) has a Net Margin % of -289.91% as of Mar. 2024. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Eveready East Africa and its competitors.
Is Eveready East Africa's Net Margin % too high?
Eveready East Africa's current Net Margin % is -289.91%. Overall, Eveready East Africa has a GF Score™ of 6/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eveready East Africa's Net Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
Eveready East Africa's Net Margin % of -289.91% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.06. 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.06, based on 158 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 Eveready East Africa and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eveready East Africa's current Net Margin % is -289.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eveready East Africa stock overvalued right now?
Eveready East Africa (NAI:EVRD) has a current Net Margin % of -289.91%. The current Net Margin % is -289.91%. Eveready East Africa's overall GF Score™ is 6/100. 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 Eveready East Africa (NAI:EVRD), the current Net Margin % is -289.91% as of Mar. 2024. 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.
Eveready East Africa PLC is Kenya-based firm. The company is mainly engaged in the production, distribution, and sales of portable power solutions. Its product portfolio is divided into three categories namely, Automotive comprises of free car batteries, battery water, and battery acid; Fabric comprises of Clorox and cleaning products; and Household dry cell batteries. The company offers its products under the brand name, TURBO, EVERCLEAN.
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