The historical rank and industry rank for BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:8BJ'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 2.59 Max: 2.73
Current: 2.6
STU:8BJ's Net Margin % is ranked better than 55.19% of 308
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs STU:8BJ: 2.60
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (STU:8BJ) 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.
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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:8BJ vs PSMT, OLLI, TBBB: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings'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.
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings'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.
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (STU:8BJ) has a Net Margin % of 2.52% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.59. Over the past decade, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 0.36 to 2.73. According to the industry distribution chart, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings ranks #138 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings' current Net Margin % of 2.52% is near median its 10-year median of 2.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 2.73. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings' value of 2.52% is 16.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings ranks #138 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings' Net Margin % compare to PSMT and OLLI?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings ranks #138 out of 308 companies for Net Margin %. This puts BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings' value of 2.52% is 16.9% above this benchmark. Historically, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.36 to 2.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.59 vs. the industry median of 2.16, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings 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 - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.16, based on 308 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. BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings's current Net Margin % of 2.52% is 16.9% 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 BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings's current Net Margin % is 2.52%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings stock overvalued right now?
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (STU:8BJ) has a current Net Margin % of 2.52%. The stock's GF Value™ is €85.56, compared to a current price of €77.00 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.52%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.59 and 16.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.16. BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (STU:8BJ), the current Net Margin % is 2.52% as of Apr. 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 BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (STU:8BJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €77.00 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of €85.56.
Key valuation signals for STU:8BJ:
Net Margin %: 2.52% (near median its 10-year median of 2.59)
GF Value™: €85.56 vs. price of €77.00 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#138 of 308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:8BJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BJ's Wholesale Club, founded in 1984, operates a membership-based warehouse club model primarily along the US East Coast, with roughly 260 clubs and a growing domestic presence across 21 states. In fiscal 2025, the company generated over $21 billion in revenue. BJ's offers a value-oriented assortment skewed toward grocery, perishables, and consumables (72% of sales), general merchandise (11%), and gasoline (17%). Its business model is supported by recurring membership fee income and private-label brands such as Wellsley Farms and Berkley Jensen.
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