FreshpetSTU:7FP +1.83%70 Net Margin % is 16.30% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:7FP with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €96.79 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,947 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Freshpet ranks better than 91.63% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Freshpet's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €42.0 Mil. Freshpet's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €257.5 Mil. Therefore, Freshpet's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Freshpet's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:7FP'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.99 Med: -2.61 Max: 17.63
Current: 17.63
STU:7FP's Net Margin % is ranked better than 91.63% of 1947
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs STU:7FP: 17.63
Freshpet (STU:7FP) 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.
Freshpet Net Margin % Related Terms
Freshpet Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Freshpet'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.
STU:7FP vs CENT, MZTI, FLO: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Freshpet'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.
Freshpet Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Freshpet's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Freshpet'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.
Freshpet (STU:7FP) has a Net Margin % of 16.30% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Freshpet and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Freshpet ranks #163 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Freshpet's Net Margin % too high?
Freshpet's current Net Margin % is 16.30%. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. Freshpet's value of 16.30% is 364.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Freshpet ranks #163 out of 1947 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Freshpet has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freshpet's Net Margin % compare to CENT and MZTI?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Freshpet ranks #163 out of 1947 companies for Net Margin %. This places Freshpet in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. Freshpet's value of 16.30% is 364.4% above this benchmark. 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 1,947 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. Freshpet's current Net Margin % of 16.30% is 364.4% 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 Freshpet 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. Freshpet's current Net Margin % is 16.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Freshpet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freshpet (STU:7FP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €96.79, compared to a current price of €52.36 — trading 45.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 16.30% and 364.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.51. Freshpet's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Freshpet (STU:7FP), the current Net Margin % is 16.30% 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 Freshpet (STU:7FP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freshpet stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €52.36 is trading 45.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €96.79.
GuruFocus considers Freshpet to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:7FP:
Net Margin %: 16.30%
GF Value™: €96.79 vs. price of €52.36 (45.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 364.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#163 of 1947)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:7FP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Freshpet produces and sells premium fresh pet food through its company-owned refrigerators placed in grocery, mass and club, pet specialty, and natural stores. Freshpet primarily targets dogs (likely representing well north of 90% of sales), with cats and treats nascent contributors. Geographically, the company's home US market, where all its food is produced, accounts for nearly all of sales, with exports to Canada, the United Kingdom, and other European countries being very small contributors.
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