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Philippine SevenPHS:SEVN -1.16%82 Net Margin % is 2.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 3.54. GuruFocus rates PHS:SEVN with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱54.17 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Philippine Seven ranks better than 70.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Philippine Seven's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:SEVN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.02 Med: 3.54 Max: 4.46
Current: 3.7
PHS:SEVN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 70.97% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.075
vs PHS:SEVN: 3.70
Philippine Seven (PHS:SEVN) 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.
Philippine Seven Net Margin % Related Terms
Philippine Seven Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Philippine Seven'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Philippine Seven'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.
Philippine Seven Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Philippine Seven's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Philippine Seven'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.
Philippine Seven (PHS:SEVN) has a Net Margin % of 2.53% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Philippine Seven and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 3.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Philippine Seven ranks #90 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Philippine Seven's Net Margin % too high?
Philippine Seven's current Net Margin % of 2.53% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 3.54. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. Philippine Seven's value of 2.53% is 21.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Philippine Seven ranks #90 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Philippine Seven has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Philippine Seven's Net Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Philippine Seven ranks #90 out of 310 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Philippine Seven in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. Philippine Seven's value of 2.53% is 21.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.54 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Philippine Seven 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.08, based on 310 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. Philippine Seven's current Net Margin % of 2.53% is 21.9% 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 Philippine Seven and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Philippine Seven's current Net Margin % is 2.53%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 3.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Philippine Seven stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philippine Seven (PHS:SEVN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱54.17, compared to a current price of ₱34.10 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.53%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 3.54 and 21.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.08. Philippine Seven's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. 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 Philippine Seven (PHS:SEVN), the current Net Margin % is 2.53% 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 Philippine Seven (PHS:SEVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philippine Seven stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱34.10 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱54.17.
GuruFocus considers Philippine Seven to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:SEVN:
Net Margin %: 2.53% (29% below median its 10-year median of 3.54)
GF Value™: ₱54.17 vs. price of ₱34.10 (37.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#90 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:SEVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Philippine Seven Corp and its subsidiaries are engaged in retailing, merchandising, buying, selling, marketing, importing, exporting, franchising, acquiring, holding, distributing, warehousing, trading, exchanging, and handling payments for grocery items, dry goods, food products, beverages, and other consumer goods, along with operating warehouses, storage, delivery vehicles, and related facilities. The group is also involved in the management, development, sale, exchange, and holding of real estate, including buildings, houses, apartments, and other structures. Its revenues are derived from merchandise sales, franchise revenue, service income, rental income, and interest income. The company operates through a single segment, the store operations segment.
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