The historical rank and industry rank for Universe Pharmaceuticals's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
UPC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.9 Med: 1.51 Max: 26.66
Current: -20.56
UPC's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 81.69% of 956
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 5.56
vs UPC: -20.56
Universe Pharmaceuticals (NAS:UPC) 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.
Universe Pharmaceuticals Net Margin % Related Terms
Universe Pharmaceuticals 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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Universe Pharmaceuticals'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.
Universe Pharmaceuticals Net Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Universe Pharmaceuticals's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universe Pharmaceuticals'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.
Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) has a Net Margin % of -4.45% as of Sep. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Universe Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universe Pharmaceuticals ranks #781 out of 956 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is Universe Pharmaceuticals' Net Margin % too high?
Universe Pharmaceuticals' current Net Margin % is -4.45%. Based on the distribution chart, Universe Pharmaceuticals ranks #781 out of 956 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universe Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universe Pharmaceuticals' Net Margin % compare to CBIH and PRFX?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Universe Pharmaceuticals ranks #781 out of 956 companies for Net Margin %. This places Universe Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.56. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Net Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 5.56, based on 956 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. 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universe Pharmaceuticals's current Net Margin % is -4.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universe Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.22, compared to a current price of $2.77 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -4.45%. Universe Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC), the current Net Margin % is -4.45% as of Sep. 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 Universe Pharmaceuticals (UPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.77 is trading 46.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.22.
GuruFocus considers Universe Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for UPC:
Net Margin %: -4.45%
GF Value™: $5.22 vs. price of $2.77 (46.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universe Pharmaceuticals Inc is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution of traditional Chinese medicine derivatives products targeting the elderly with the goal of addressing their physical conditions in the ageing process and promoting their general well-being. The company also sells biomedical drugs, medical instruments, Traditional Chinese Medicine Pieces, and dietary supplements manufactured by third-party pharmaceutical companies. Its products are under two categories namely treatment and relief for common chronic health conditions in the elderly designed to achieve physical wellness and longevity (Chronic Condition Treatments), and cold and flu medications.
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