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The historical rank and industry rank for Livestock Improvement's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:LIC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.89 Med: 9.1 Max: 10.38
Current: 6.77
NZSE:LIC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 68.56% of 1953
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs NZSE:LIC: 6.77
Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) 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.
Livestock Improvement Net Margin % Related Terms
Livestock Improvement Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Livestock Improvement'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 Farm Products subindustry, Livestock Improvement'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.
Livestock Improvement Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Livestock Improvement's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Livestock Improvement'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.
Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) has a Net Margin % of -10.45% as of May. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Livestock Improvement and its competitors. Over the past decade, Livestock Improvement's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.89 to 10.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Livestock Improvement ranks #614 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is Livestock Improvement's Net Margin % too high?
Livestock Improvement's current Net Margin % is -10.45%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.89 to a high of 10.38. Based on the distribution chart, Livestock Improvement ranks #614 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Livestock Improvement has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Livestock Improvement's Net Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Livestock Improvement ranks #614 out of 1953 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Livestock Improvement in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. Historically, Livestock Improvement's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.89 to 10.38 over the past decade. 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 3.51, based on 1,953 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 Livestock Improvement and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Livestock Improvement's current Net Margin % is -10.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Livestock Improvement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$1.13, compared to a current price of NZ$1.22 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -10.45%. Livestock Improvement's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC), the current Net Margin % is -10.45% as of May. 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 Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Livestock Improvement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$1.22 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$1.13.
GuruFocus considers Livestock Improvement to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:LIC:
Net Margin %: -10.45%
GF Value™: NZ$1.13 vs. price of NZ$1.22 (8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:LIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Livestock Improvement Corp Ltd is an agri-tech and herd improvement company. The company's operating segments include NZ market genetics; Herd testing; Farm software and international. It generates maximum revenue from the NZ market genetics segment. The NZ market genetics segment provides bovine genetic breeding material and related services, predominately to dairy farmers. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from New Zealand.
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