Seneca FoodsSENEL 66 Net Margin % is 6.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 115% above its 10-year median of 2.98. GuruFocus rates SENEL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.91. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Seneca Foods ranks better than 69.21% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Seneca Foods's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $25 Mil. Seneca Foods's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $394 Mil. Therefore, Seneca Foods's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seneca Foods's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SENEL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.73 Med: 2.98 Max: 8.59
Current: 6.91
SENEL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 69.21% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs SENEL: 6.91
Seneca Foods (OTCPK:SENEL) 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.
Seneca Foods Net Margin % Related Terms
Seneca Foods Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seneca Foods'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.
SENEL vs BRBR, SMPL, JBSS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Seneca Foods'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.
Seneca Foods Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Seneca Foods's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seneca Foods'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.
Seneca Foods (SENEL) has a Net Margin % of 6.42% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Seneca Foods and its competitors. This is 115% above median its historical median of 2.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Seneca Foods ranks #601 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is Seneca Foods' Net Margin % too high?
Seneca Foods' current Net Margin % of 6.42% is 115% above median its 10-year median of 2.98. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. Seneca Foods' value of 6.42% is 82.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seneca Foods ranks #601 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Seneca Foods has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seneca Foods' Net Margin % compare to BRBR and SMPL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Seneca Foods ranks #601 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Seneca Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. Seneca Foods' value of 6.42% is 82.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.98 vs. the industry median of 3.51, Seneca Foods 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. Seneca Foods's current Net Margin % of 6.42% is 82.9% 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 Seneca Foods 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. Seneca Foods's current Net Margin % is 6.42%, which is 115% above median its own 10-year median of 2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seneca Foods stock overvalued right now?
Seneca Foods (SENEL) has a current Net Margin % of 6.42%. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.91, compared to a current price of $27.50 — trading 97.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.42%, which is 115% above median its 10-year median of 2.98 and 82.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.51. Seneca Foods' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Seneca Foods (SENEL), the current Net Margin % is 6.42% 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 Seneca Foods (SENEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seneca Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.50 is trading 97.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.91.
Key valuation signals for SENEL:
Net Margin %: 6.42% (115% above median its 10-year median of 2.98)
GF Value™: $13.91 vs. price of $27.50 (97.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#601 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SENEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seneca Foods Corp is a provider of packaged fruits and vegetables. The facilities are comprised of plants for packaging, can manufacturing, seed production, a farming operation and a logistical support network. The Company manages its business almost entirely on the basis of two reportable food packaging segments: Vegetable and Fruit/Snack. The Other category comprises non-food operations including revenue derived from the sale of cans, ends, seed, and outside revenue from the Company's aircraft operations, and certain corporate items. The Company's principal product offerings include canned, frozen and jarred fruits and vegetables, as well as packaged snack chips. Its brands are Aunt Nellie's, Cherry man, GREEN VALLEY, Libby's, READ, and SENECA APPLE CHIPS.
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