SalMar ASASTU:JEP -2.76%93 Net Margin % is 8.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 16.99. GuruFocus rates STU:JEP with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €56.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, SalMar ASA ranks better than 69.67% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. SalMar ASA's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €51 Mil. SalMar ASA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €580 Mil. Therefore, SalMar ASA's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SalMar ASA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:JEP'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.04 Med: 16.99 Max: 31.58
Current: 7.08
STU:JEP's Net Margin % is ranked better than 69.67% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs STU:JEP: 7.08
SalMar ASA (STU:JEP) 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.
SalMar ASA Net Margin % Related Terms
SalMar ASA Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SalMar ASA'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 Farm Products subindustry, SalMar ASA'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.
SalMar ASA Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SalMar ASA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SalMar ASA'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.
SalMar ASA (STU:JEP) has a Net Margin % of 8.78% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on SalMar ASA and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 16.99. Over the past decade, SalMar ASA's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.04 to 31.58. According to the industry distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #592 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is SalMar ASA's Net Margin % too high?
SalMar ASA's current Net Margin % of 8.78% is 48% below median its 10-year median of 16.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.04 to a high of 31.58. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. SalMar ASA's value of 8.78% is 151.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #592 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SalMar ASA has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SalMar ASA's Net Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #592 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This puts SalMar ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. SalMar ASA's value of 8.78% is 151.2% above this benchmark. Historically, SalMar ASA's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.04 to 31.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.99 vs. the industry median of 3.50, SalMar ASA 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 3.50, 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. SalMar ASA's current Net Margin % of 8.78% is 151.2% 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 SalMar ASA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SalMar ASA's current Net Margin % is 8.78%, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 16.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SalMar ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SalMar ASA (STU:JEP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.57, compared to a current price of €47.26 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.78%, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 16.99 and 151.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. SalMar ASA's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 SalMar ASA (STU:JEP), the current Net Margin % is 8.78% 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 SalMar ASA (STU:JEP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SalMar ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €47.26 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €56.57.
GuruFocus considers SalMar ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:JEP:
Net Margin %: 8.78% (48% below median its 10-year median of 16.99)
GF Value™: €56.57 vs. price of €47.26 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 151.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#592 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:JEP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SalMar ASA produces and sells farmed salmon internationally. It operates hatcheries and controls the farming at all stages until the fish are ready to be harvested, processed, and packaged into various products. Products are developed with new mixes and packing methods to make them more convenient for customers. The salmon are sold through an in-house salesforce and close partners of the company. Proximity to customers and tracking the use of resources play a factor in delivering the raw material.
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