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Uni-President EnterprisesTPE:1216 -0.66%90 Net Margin % is 3.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 3.78. GuruFocus rates TPE:1216 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$88.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,957 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Uni-President Enterprises ranks worse than 53.14% on this metric.
Uni-President Enterprises (TPE:1216) 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.
Uni-President Enterprises Net Margin % Related Terms
Uni-President Enterprises 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Uni-President Enterprises'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.
Uni-President Enterprises Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Uni-President Enterprises's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Uni-President Enterprises'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.
Uni-President Enterprises (TPE:1216) has a Net Margin % of 3.74% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Uni-President Enterprises and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.78. Over the past decade, Uni-President Enterprises' Net Margin % has ranged from 2.92 to 9.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Uni-President Enterprises ranks #1040 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 53.1%.
Is Uni-President Enterprises' Net Margin % too high?
Uni-President Enterprises' current Net Margin % of 3.74% is near median its 10-year median of 3.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.92 to a high of 9.96. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.52. Uni-President Enterprises' value of 3.74% is 6.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Uni-President Enterprises ranks #1040 out of 1957 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Uni-President Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Uni-President Enterprises' Net Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Uni-President Enterprises ranks #1040 out of 1957 companies for Net Margin %. This places Uni-President Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.52. Uni-President Enterprises' value of 3.74% is 6.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Uni-President Enterprises' own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.92 to 9.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.78 vs. the industry median of 3.52, Uni-President Enterprises 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 3.52, based on 1,957 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. Uni-President Enterprises's current Net Margin % of 3.74% is 6.3% 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 Uni-President Enterprises and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Uni-President Enterprises's current Net Margin % is 3.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uni-President Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uni-President Enterprises (TPE:1216) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$88.30, compared to a current price of NT$75.20 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.78 and 6.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.52. Uni-President Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 6 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 Uni-President Enterprises (TPE:1216), the current Net Margin % is 3.74% 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 Uni-President Enterprises (TPE:1216) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uni-President Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$75.20 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$88.30.
GuruFocus considers Uni-President Enterprises to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1216:
Net Margin %: 3.74% (near median its 10-year median of 3.78)
GF Value™: NT$88.30 vs. price of NT$75.20 (14.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1040 of 1957)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1216 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Uni-President Enterprises Corp is food conglomerates in Asia. It produces and sells a comprehensive range of food products through its company and affiliates. Core business includes food manufacturing and investments in other related business. The company operates in three segments- Dairy Department, Beverage Department and Food Department. Product categories include feeds, flour, edible oils, soy sauce, meat products, instant noodles, bread, beverages, dairy products, frozen food, and health food. Through its network of 200 affiliates, its convenient stores, retail, logistics, finance, and recreation operations are located all across Taiwan, mainland China, and Southeast Asia.
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