Royal Unibrew ASROYUY 72 Net Margin % is 5.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 13.00. GuruFocus rates ROYUY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Royal Unibrew AS ranks better than 69.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Royal Unibrew AS's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROYUY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.47 Med: 13 Max: 16.17
Current: 10.13
ROYUY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 69.81% of 212
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 4.87
vs ROYUY: 10.13
Royal Unibrew AS (OTCPK:ROYUY) 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.
Royal Unibrew AS Net Margin % Related Terms
Royal Unibrew AS Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Royal Unibrew AS'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 Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Royal Unibrew AS'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.
Royal Unibrew AS Net Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Royal Unibrew AS's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royal Unibrew AS'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.
Royal Unibrew AS (ROYUY) has a Net Margin % of 5.16% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Royal Unibrew AS and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 13.00. Over the past decade, Royal Unibrew AS's Net Margin % has ranged from 8.47 to 16.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal Unibrew AS ranks #64 out of 212 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Royal Unibrew AS's Net Margin % too high?
Royal Unibrew AS's current Net Margin % of 5.16% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 13.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.47 to a high of 16.17. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Net Margin % is 4.87. Royal Unibrew AS's value of 5.16% is 6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Royal Unibrew AS ranks #64 out of 212 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Royal Unibrew AS has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Unibrew AS's Net Margin % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Royal Unibrew AS ranks #64 out of 212 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Royal Unibrew AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.87. Royal Unibrew AS's value of 5.16% is 6% above this benchmark. Historically, Royal Unibrew AS's own Net Margin % has ranged from 8.47 to 16.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.00 vs. the industry median of 4.87, Royal Unibrew AS 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Net Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 4.87, based on 212 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. Royal Unibrew AS's current Net Margin % of 5.16% is 6% 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 Royal Unibrew AS and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Royal Unibrew AS's current Net Margin % is 5.16%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 13.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Royal Unibrew AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Unibrew AS (ROYUY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.46, compared to a current price of $6.85 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.16%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 13.00 and 6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 4.87. Royal Unibrew AS's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Royal Unibrew AS (ROYUY), the current Net Margin % is 5.16% 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 Royal Unibrew AS (ROYUY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Unibrew AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.85 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.46.
GuruFocus considers Royal Unibrew AS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROYUY:
Net Margin %: 5.16% (60% below median its 10-year median of 13.00)
GF Value™: $9.46 vs. price of $6.85 (27.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#64 of 212)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROYUY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Royal Unibrew AS manufactures and sells beverages, including beer, malt beverages, cider, soft drinks, juice, and water. The company produces and distributes its own brands and partner brands, with its largest licensing agreements with PepsiCo and Heineken. Royal Unibrew was founded in 1989 and listed on the Copenhagen stock exchange in 1998.In 2024, Royal Unibrew took over PepsiCo's beverage business in Luxembourg and Belgium. In 2025, Royal Unibrew finalized its acquisition of Pernod Ricard's portfolio of Nordic brands, including spirits, liqueurs, and wines.
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