Upson InternationalPHS:UPSON 49 Net Margin % is 4.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 4.20. GuruFocus rates PHS:UPSON with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Upson International ranks better than 57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Upson International's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:UPSON'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13 Med: 4.2 Max: 5.68
Current: 3.22
PHS:UPSON's Net Margin % is ranked better than 57% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.33
vs PHS:UPSON: 3.22
Upson International (PHS:UPSON) 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.
Upson International Net Margin % Related Terms
Upson International Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Upson International'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.
PHS:UPSON vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Upson International'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.
Upson International Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Upson International's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Upson International'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.
Upson International (PHS:UPSON) has a Net Margin % of 4.60% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Upson International and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 4.20. Over the past decade, Upson International's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.13 to 5.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Upson International ranks #485 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Upson International's Net Margin % too high?
Upson International's current Net Margin % of 4.60% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 4.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 5.68. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Upson International's value of 4.60% is 97.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Upson International ranks #485 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Upson International has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Upson International's Net Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Upson International ranks #485 out of 1128 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Upson International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Upson International's value of 4.60% is 97.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Upson International's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.13 to 5.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.20 vs. the industry median of 2.33, Upson International 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.33, based on 1,128 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. Upson International's current Net Margin % of 4.60% is 97.4% 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 Upson International and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Upson International's current Net Margin % is 4.60%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 4.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Upson International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upson International (PHS:UPSON) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.97, compared to a current price of ₱0.70 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.60%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 4.20 and 97.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.33. Upson International's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Upson International (PHS:UPSON), the current Net Margin % is 4.60% 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 Upson International (PHS:UPSON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upson International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.70 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.97.
GuruFocus considers Upson International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:UPSON:
Net Margin %: 4.60% (10% above median its 10-year median of 4.20)
GF Value™: ₱0.97 vs. price of ₱0.70 (27.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#485 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:UPSON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Upson International Corp is engaged in the business of buying, selling, distributing, marketing, at wholesale and retail all kinds of goods, commodities, wares and merchandise such as but not limited to computer hardware equipment, telecommunications and other similar products. The company operates in two segments 1) Retail of information and communications technology (ICT) products. and 2) Retail of water filtration and purification devices. Key revenue is generated from ICT Products. The Group operates and generates revenue principally in the Philippines.
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