Pollard BanknoteTSX:PBL +0.52%71 Net Margin % is 2.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 5.67. GuruFocus rates TSX:PBL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of C$27.86 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 847 Travel & Leisure companies, Pollard Banknote ranks worse than 51.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pollard Banknote's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:PBL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.99 Med: 5.67 Max: 8.04
Current: 4.47
TSX:PBL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 51.48% of 847
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 4.74
vs TSX:PBL: 4.47
Pollard Banknote (TSX:PBL) 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.
Pollard Banknote Net Margin % Related Terms
Pollard Banknote Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pollard Banknote'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.
TSX:PBL vs FLUT, DKNG, LNWO: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Gambling subindustry, Pollard Banknote'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.
Pollard Banknote Net Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pollard Banknote's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pollard Banknote'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.
Pollard Banknote (TSX:PBL) has a Net Margin % of 2.48% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Pollard Banknote and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 5.67. Over the past decade, Pollard Banknote's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.99 to 8.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Pollard Banknote ranks #436 out of 847 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is Pollard Banknote's Net Margin % too high?
Pollard Banknote's current Net Margin % of 2.48% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 5.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.99 to a high of 8.04. The Travel & Leisure industry median Net Margin % is 4.74. Pollard Banknote's value of 2.48% is 47.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pollard Banknote ranks #436 out of 847 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pollard Banknote has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pollard Banknote's Net Margin % compare to FLUT and DKNG?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Pollard Banknote ranks #436 out of 847 companies for Net Margin %. This places Pollard Banknote in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.74. Pollard Banknote's value of 2.48% is 47.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Pollard Banknote's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.99 to 8.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.67 vs. the industry median of 4.74, Pollard Banknote 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Net Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 4.74, based on 847 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. Pollard Banknote's current Net Margin % of 2.48% is 47.7% 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 Pollard Banknote and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pollard Banknote's current Net Margin % is 2.48%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 5.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pollard Banknote stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pollard Banknote (TSX:PBL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$27.86, compared to a current price of C$17.50 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.48%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 5.67 and 47.7% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 4.74. Pollard Banknote's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Pollard Banknote (TSX:PBL), the current Net Margin % is 2.48% 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 Pollard Banknote (TSX:PBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pollard Banknote stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$17.50 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$27.86.
GuruFocus considers Pollard Banknote to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:PBL:
Net Margin %: 2.48% (56% below median its 10-year median of 5.67)
GF Value™: C$27.86 vs. price of C$17.50 (37.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.7% below the Travel & Leisure median (#436 of 847)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:PBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pollard Banknote Ltd is principally engaged in the manufacturing, development, and sale of lottery and charitable gaming products throughout the world. Its operating segments are Lotteries, charitable gaming, Retail and eGaming systems. The company has one reportable segment, which comprises its four operating segments which includes Lotteries, Charitable gaming, eGaming systems, and Retail. The company has its geographic presence in Canada, United States and International. It generates majority of its revenue from United States.
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