Charoen Pokphand Foods PCLSTU:CPOF -1.22%64 Net Margin % is 3.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 3.11. GuruFocus rates STU:CPOF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL ranks better than 52.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CPOF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.89 Med: 3.11 Max: 4.41
Current: 3.82
STU:CPOF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 52.46% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs STU:CPOF: 3.82
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (STU:CPOF) 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.
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL Net Margin % Related Terms
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL 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.
For the Farm Products subindustry, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL'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.
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL'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.
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (STU:CPOF) has a Net Margin % of 3.57% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 3.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL ranks #928 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Net Margin % too high?
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's current Net Margin % of 3.57% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.11. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's value of 3.57% is 1.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL ranks #928 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Net Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL ranks #928 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's value of 3.57% is 1.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.11 vs. the industry median of 3.51, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL 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. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's current Net Margin % of 3.57% is 1.7% 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 Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL 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. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's current Net Margin % is 3.57%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 3.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (STU:CPOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.54, compared to a current price of €0.49 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.57%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.11 and 1.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.51. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (STU:CPOF), the current Net Margin % is 3.57% 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 Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (STU:CPOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.49 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.54.
GuruFocus considers Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CPOF:
Net Margin %: 3.57% (15% above median its 10-year median of 3.11)
GF Value™: €0.54 vs. price of €0.49 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#928 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CPOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL operates in agro-industrial and integrated food businesses. The group's business operations are located throughout Thailand and overseas. The businesses are divided into two main segments, namely the livestock business, which comprises chicken, duck, and pigs, and the aquaculture business, which comprises shrimp and fish. The two main businesses are vertically integrated, starting from sourcing raw materials for animal feed production, manufacturing animal feed, breeding animals, farming animals for commercial purposes, primary processing meat, producing ready-to-eat food products, and operating food retail outlets and restaurants.
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