Honeywell Flour MillsNSA:HFM -4.52%70 Net Margin % is 3.91% as of Mar. 2025, which is 698% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates NSA:HFM with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦10.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Honeywell Flour Mills ranks better than 53.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Honeywell Flour Mills's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:HFM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.15 Med: 0.49 Max: 8.09
Current: 3.91
NSA:HFM's Net Margin % is ranked better than 53.28% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs NSA:HFM: 3.91
Honeywell Flour Mills (NSA:HFM) 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.
Honeywell Flour Mills Net Margin % Related Terms
Honeywell Flour Mills Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Honeywell Flour Mills'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Honeywell Flour Mills'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.
Honeywell Flour Mills Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Honeywell Flour Mills's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Honeywell Flour Mills'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.
Honeywell Flour Mills (NSA:HFM) has a Net Margin % of 3.91% as of Mar. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Honeywell Flour Mills and its competitors. This is 698% above median its historical median of 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Honeywell Flour Mills ranks #912 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is Honeywell Flour Mills' Net Margin % too high?
Honeywell Flour Mills' current Net Margin % of 3.91% is 698% above median its 10-year median of 0.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Honeywell Flour Mills' value of 3.91% is 11.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Honeywell Flour Mills ranks #912 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Honeywell Flour Mills has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Honeywell Flour Mills' Net Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Honeywell Flour Mills ranks #912 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Honeywell Flour Mills in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Honeywell Flour Mills' value of 3.91% is 11.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Honeywell Flour Mills has consistently been above 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.50, based on 1,952 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. Honeywell Flour Mills's current Net Margin % of 3.91% is 11.9% 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 Honeywell Flour Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Honeywell Flour Mills's current Net Margin % is 3.91%, which is 698% above median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Honeywell Flour Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Honeywell Flour Mills (NSA:HFM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦10.20, compared to a current price of ₦15.85 — trading 55.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.91%, which is 698% above median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 11.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. Honeywell Flour Mills' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Honeywell Flour Mills (NSA:HFM), the current Net Margin % is 3.91% as of Mar. 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 Honeywell Flour Mills (NSA:HFM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Honeywell Flour Mills stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦15.85 is trading 55.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦10.20.
GuruFocus considers Honeywell Flour Mills to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:HFM:
Net Margin %: 3.91% (698% above median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: ₦10.20 vs. price of ₦15.85 (55.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#912 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:HFM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Honeywell Flour Mills PLC is a Nigerian food manufacturing company specializing in the production and marketing of wheat-based products such as flour, semolina, whole wheat meal, noodles, and pasta. It distributes products across Nigeria through an extensive logistics and retail network. Honeywell Flour Mills is ISO-certified and part of the Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc group, benefiting from group synergies in a closely regulated sector. The Company's business reportable segments are identified by the factories located at Apapa, and Sagamu. The Apapa segment manufactures Flour, Semo and Wheat meal while Sagamu segments manufacture Noodles and Pasta. The Apapa generates the maximum revenue for the company.
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