Universal RobinaPHS:URC +3.55%88 Net Margin % is 8.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 8.63. GuruFocus rates PHS:URC with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱99.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Universal Robina ranks better than 64.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Robina's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:URC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.93 Med: 8.63 Max: 19.94
Current: 5.93
PHS:URC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 64.04% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs PHS:URC: 5.93
Universal Robina (PHS:URC) 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.
Universal Robina Net Margin % Related Terms
Universal Robina Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal Robina'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Universal Robina'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.
Universal Robina Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal Robina's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Robina'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.
Universal Robina (PHS:URC) has a Net Margin % of 8.30% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Universal Robina and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.63. Over the past decade, Universal Robina's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.93 to 19.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Robina ranks #702 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is Universal Robina's Net Margin % too high?
Universal Robina's current Net Margin % of 8.30% is near median its 10-year median of 8.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.93 to a high of 19.94. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Universal Robina's value of 8.30% is 137.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Robina ranks #702 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Robina has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Robina's Net Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Universal Robina ranks #702 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Universal Robina in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Universal Robina's value of 8.30% is 137.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Robina's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.93 to 19.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.63 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Universal Robina 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. Universal Robina's current Net Margin % of 8.30% is 137.5% 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 Universal Robina 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. Universal Robina's current Net Margin % is 8.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Robina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Robina (PHS:URC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱99.57, compared to a current price of ₱64.20 — trading 35.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.63 and 137.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. Universal Robina's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 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 Universal Robina (PHS:URC), the current Net Margin % is 8.30% 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 Universal Robina (PHS:URC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Robina stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱64.20 is trading 35.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱99.57.
GuruFocus considers Universal Robina to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:URC:
Net Margin %: 8.30% (near median its 10-year median of 8.63)
GF Value™: ₱99.57 vs. price of ₱64.20 (35.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 137.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#702 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:URC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Robina Corp is branded food products companies in the Philippines and has a powerful presence in ASEAN markets. The Group organized into three business segments branded consumer foods which manufactures, distributes, sells and markets a diverse mix of food and beverage products; Animal Nutrition and Health which focuses on animal nutrition through its core animal feeds business, complemented by the expansion of its pet food portfolio, and its drugs and disinfectants; and Commodities. The corporate business segment engages in bonds and securities investment and fund sourcing activities. The majority of revenue comes from Branded consumer foods. The Group operates in the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, China and Hong Kong.
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