PZ Cussons NigeriaNSA:PZ 67 Net Margin % is 24.24% as of Feb. 2026, which is 873% above its 10-year median of 2.49. GuruFocus rates NSA:PZ with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦52.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks better than 85.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for PZ Cussons Nigeria's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:PZ'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -54.32 Med: 2.49 Max: 12.64
Current: 12.64
NSA:PZ's Net Margin % is ranked better than 85.71% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs NSA:PZ: 12.64
PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) 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.
PZ Cussons Nigeria Net Margin % Related Terms
PZ Cussons Nigeria Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PZ Cussons Nigeria'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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, PZ Cussons Nigeria'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.
PZ Cussons Nigeria Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PZ Cussons Nigeria's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PZ Cussons Nigeria'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.
PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) has a Net Margin % of 24.24% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on PZ Cussons Nigeria and its competitors. This is 873% above median its historical median of 2.49. According to the industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks #279 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is PZ Cussons Nigeria's Net Margin % too high?
PZ Cussons Nigeria's current Net Margin % of 24.24% is 873% above median its 10-year median of 2.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. PZ Cussons Nigeria's value of 24.24% is 593.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks #279 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PZ Cussons Nigeria has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PZ Cussons Nigeria's Net Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks #279 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places PZ Cussons Nigeria in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. PZ Cussons Nigeria's value of 24.24% is 593.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.49 vs. the industry median of 3.50, PZ Cussons Nigeria 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. PZ Cussons Nigeria's current Net Margin % of 24.24% is 593.6% 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 PZ Cussons Nigeria 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. PZ Cussons Nigeria's current Net Margin % is 24.24%, which is 873% above median its own 10-year median of 2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PZ Cussons Nigeria stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦52.02, compared to a current price of ₦94.95 — trading 82.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 24.24%, which is 873% above median its 10-year median of 2.49 and 593.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. PZ Cussons Nigeria's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ), the current Net Margin % is 24.24% as of Feb. 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 PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons Nigeria stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦94.95 is trading 82.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦52.02.
GuruFocus considers PZ Cussons Nigeria to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:PZ:
Net Margin %: 24.24% (873% above median its 10-year median of 2.49)
GF Value™: ₦52.02 vs. price of ₦94.95 (82.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 593.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#279 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:PZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC manufactures, distributes and sells consumer products and home appliances. The company's operating segment includes Home and Personal Care Products and Durable Electrical Appliances. It generates maximum revenue from the Home and Personal Care Products segment. Home and Personal Care Products segment includes the production and sale of Morning Fresh, Zip, Canoe, Premier, Excel, Joy, Stella, Venus, Imperial Leather, Cussons Baby, Original Source, Carex, Robb, and others. The Durable Electrical Appliances segment includes the production and sale of Haier Thermocool Refrigerators, Freezers, Televisions, Generators, Air conditioners, Washing Machines and others. Geographically it derives revenue from Nigeria.
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