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Tootsie Roll IndustriesTR -0.11%78 Net Margin % is 11.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 12.17. GuruFocus rates TR with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,954 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks better than 87.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tootsie Roll Industries's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TR'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.96 Med: 12.17 Max: 15.57
Current: 13.55
TR's Net Margin % is ranked better than 87.51% of 1954
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.48
vs TR: 13.55
Tootsie Roll Industries (NYSE:TR) 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.
Tootsie Roll Industries Net Margin % Related Terms
Tootsie Roll Industries 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 Confectioners subindustry, Tootsie Roll Industries'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.
Tootsie Roll Industries Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tootsie Roll Industries's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tootsie Roll Industries'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.
Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) has a Net Margin % of 11.65% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Tootsie Roll Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.17. Over the past decade, Tootsie Roll Industries' Net Margin % has ranged from 10.96 to 15.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #244 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Tootsie Roll Industries' Net Margin % too high?
Tootsie Roll Industries' current Net Margin % of 11.65% is near median its 10-year median of 12.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.96 to a high of 15.57. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.48. Tootsie Roll Industries' value of 11.65% is 234.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #244 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tootsie Roll Industries has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tootsie Roll Industries' Net Margin % compare to SOWG and RMCF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tootsie Roll Industries ranks #244 out of 1954 companies for Net Margin %. This places Tootsie Roll Industries in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.48. Tootsie Roll Industries' value of 11.65% is 234.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Tootsie Roll Industries' own Net Margin % has ranged from 10.96 to 15.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.17 vs. the industry median of 3.48, Tootsie Roll Industries 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 3.48, based on 1,954 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. Tootsie Roll Industries's current Net Margin % of 11.65% is 234.8% 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 Tootsie Roll Industries and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tootsie Roll Industries's current Net Margin % is 11.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tootsie Roll Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.55, compared to a current price of $37.98 — trading 20.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 11.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.17 and 234.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.48. Tootsie Roll Industries' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Tootsie Roll Industries (TR), the current Net Margin % is 11.65% 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 Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tootsie Roll Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $37.98 is trading 20.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.55.
GuruFocus considers Tootsie Roll Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TR:
Net Margin %: 11.65% (near median its 10-year median of 12.17)
GF Value™: $31.55 vs. price of $37.98 (20.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 234.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#244 of 1954)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc manufactures and sells confectionery products. Notable varieties include Tootsie Roll and Tootsie Pops, Charms, Blow-Pops, Dots, Junior Mints, Sugar Daddy and Sugar Babies, Andes, Dubble Bubble, Razzles among others. The company sells its products to wholesale distributors and directly to retail stores. Geographically, it generates a majority of its revenue from the United States and rest from Canada, Mexico and other regions.
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