SMCPSTU:SFC +0.41%68 Net Margin % is 0.91% as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 1.83. GuruFocus rates STU:SFC with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, SMCP ranks worse than 59.4% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. SMCP's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €6 Mil. SMCP's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €616 Mil. Therefore, SMCP's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.91%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SMCP's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SFC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.71 Med: 1.83 Max: 4.94
Current: 1.36
STU:SFC's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 59.4% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.335
vs STU:SFC: 1.36
SMCP (STU:SFC) 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.
SMCP Net Margin % Related Terms
SMCP Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SMCP'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:SFC vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, SMCP'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.
SMCP Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SMCP's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SMCP'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.
SMCP (STU:SFC) has a Net Margin % of 0.91% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on SMCP and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 1.83. According to the industry distribution chart, SMCP ranks #670 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is SMCP's Net Margin % too high?
SMCP's current Net Margin % of 0.91% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.83. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.34. SMCP's value of 0.91% is 61% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SMCP ranks #670 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SMCP has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMCP's Net Margin % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, SMCP ranks #670 out of 1128 companies for Net Margin %. This places SMCP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.34. SMCP's value of 0.91% is 61% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.83 vs. the industry median of 2.34, SMCP has consistently been below 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.34, based on 1,128 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. SMCP's current Net Margin % of 0.91% is 61% below 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 SMCP and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SMCP's current Net Margin % is 0.91%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 1.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMCP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMCP (STU:SFC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.59, compared to a current price of €4.93 — trading 37.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.91%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 1.83 and 61% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.34. SMCP's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 SMCP (STU:SFC), the current Net Margin % is 0.91% as of Dec. 2025. 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 SMCP (STU:SFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMCP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.93 is trading 37.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.59.
GuruFocus considers SMCP to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SFC:
Net Margin %: 0.91% (50% below median its 10-year median of 1.83)
GF Value™: €3.59 vs. price of €4.93 (37.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#670 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SMCP SA is an international apparel and accessories retail group. The company's products include womenswear, menswear, and accessories, which are sold through a network of points of sale and websites under four brands: Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac. It generates maximum revenue from the Sandro segment.
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