Uchumi Supermarket (NAI:UCHM) Net Margin %: 7.06% (As of Jun. 2025)

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What is Uchumi Supermarket Net Margin %?

Uchumi Supermarket NAI:UCHM -2.98% Net Margin % is 7.06% as of Jun. 2025. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,125 Retail - Cyclical companies, Uchumi Supermarket ranks better than 76.89% on this metric.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Uchumi Supermarket's Net Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES8.7 Mil. Uchumi Supermarket's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES123.0 Mil. Therefore, Uchumi Supermarket's net margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 7.06%.

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

NAI:UCHM' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -830.65   Med: -234.69   Max: 7.06
Current: 7.06

NAI:UCHM's Net Margin % is ranked better than
76.89% of 1125 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.31 vs NAI:UCHM: 7.06

Uchumi Supermarket  (NAI:UCHM) 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.

Uchumi Supermarket Net Margin % Related Terms

Uchumi Supermarket Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Uchumi Supermarket'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.

Uchumi Supermarket Net Margin % Chart

Uchumi Supermarket Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -259.66 -176.27 -600.44 -256.59 7.06

Uchumi Supermarket Semi-Annual Data
Jun11 Jun12 Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -259.66 -176.27 -600.44 -256.59 7.06

NAI:UCHM vs DDS, M: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Uchumi Supermarket'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.

Uchumi Supermarket Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Uchumi Supermarket's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Uchumi Supermarket's Net Margin % falls into.


Uchumi Supermarket 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.

Uchumi Supermarket's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Jun. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Jun. 2025 )
=8.688/123.025
=7.06 %

Uchumi Supermarket's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Jun. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=8.688/123.025
=7.06 %

* 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 7.06% mean?
Uchumi Supermarket (NAI:UCHM) has a Net Margin % of 7.06% as of Jun. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Uchumi Supermarket and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Uchumi Supermarket ranks #260 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Uchumi Supermarket's Net Margin % too high?
Uchumi Supermarket's current Net Margin % is 7.06%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.31. Uchumi Supermarket's value of 7.06% is 205.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Uchumi Supermarket ranks #260 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Uchumi Supermarket's Net Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Uchumi Supermarket ranks #260 out of 1125 companies for Net Margin %. This places Uchumi Supermarket in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.31. Uchumi Supermarket's value of 7.06% is 205.6% 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.31, based on 1,125 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. Uchumi Supermarket's current Net Margin % of 7.06% is 205.6% 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 Uchumi Supermarket and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Uchumi Supermarket's current Net Margin % is 7.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uchumi Supermarket stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uchumi Supermarket (NAI:UCHM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES0.48, compared to a current price of KES1.63 — trading 239.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.06% and 205.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.31. 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 Uchumi Supermarket (NAI:UCHM), the current Net Margin % is 7.06% as of Jun. 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.

Uchumi Supermarket Business Description

Address Carnivore Road, Langata Hyper Mall, PO Box 73167, Off Langata Road, Nairobi, KEN, 00200
Uchumi Supermarket Ltd operates retail supermarkets in Kenya. Its group provides a wide array of goods, including fresh fruits, vegetables, decorations, kitchen appliances, electronics, bakery products, and Others.