SanfordNZSE:SAN -0.42%75 Net Margin % is 15.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 107% above its 10-year median of 7.58. GuruFocus rates NZSE:SAN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$4.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sanford ranks better than 85.71% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Sanford's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$42.4 Mil. Sanford's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$270.2 Mil. Therefore, Sanford's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanford's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:SAN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.81 Med: 7.58 Max: 12.68
Current: 12.68
NZSE:SAN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 85.71% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs NZSE:SAN: 12.68
Sanford (NZSE:SAN) 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.
Sanford Net Margin % Related Terms
Sanford Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanford'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, Sanford'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.
Sanford Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sanford's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanford'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.
Sanford (NZSE:SAN) has a Net Margin % of 15.70% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sanford and its competitors. This is 107% above median its historical median of 7.58. Over the past decade, Sanford's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.81 to 12.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanford ranks #279 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is Sanford's Net Margin % too high?
Sanford's current Net Margin % of 15.70% is 107% above median its 10-year median of 7.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.81 to a high of 12.68. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. Sanford's value of 15.70% is 347.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanford 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, Sanford has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanford's Net Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sanford ranks #279 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places Sanford in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. Sanford's value of 15.70% is 347.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanford's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.81 to 12.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.58 vs. the industry median of 3.51, Sanford 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 3.51, 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. Sanford's current Net Margin % of 15.70% is 347.3% 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 Sanford 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. Sanford's current Net Margin % is 15.70%, which is 107% above median its own 10-year median of 7.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanford stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanford (NZSE:SAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$4.35, compared to a current price of NZ$7.12 — trading 63.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 15.70%, which is 107% above median its 10-year median of 7.58 and 347.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.51. Sanford's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Sanford (NZSE:SAN), the current Net Margin % is 15.70% as of Mar. 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 Sanford (NZSE:SAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanford stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$7.12 is trading 63.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$4.35.
GuruFocus considers Sanford to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:SAN:
Net Margin %: 15.70% (107% above median its 10-year median of 7.58)
GF Value™: NZ$4.35 vs. price of NZ$7.12 (63.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 347.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#279 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:SAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanford Ltd is a seafood company principally engaged in the fishing and aquaculture farming business. The company's activities include farming, harvesting, processing, storage, and marketing of seafood products, as well as investments in related activities. The group's operating divisions are Wildcatch and Aquaculture. Its Wildcatch segment involves catching and processing inshore and deepwater fish species, whereas the Aquaculture segment involves farming, harvesting, and processing of mussels and salmon. Some of the company's seafood products include Antarctic toothfish, Arrow squid, Gemfish, Scampi, Snapper, King Salmon, Jack mackerel, Ling, and others. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from New Zealand.
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