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PALM CIXBRV:PALC -4.66%93 Net Margin % is 7.67% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 7.07. GuruFocus rates XBRV:PALC with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of XOF6,614.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,955 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PALM CI ranks better than 72.02% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. PALM CI's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF15,158 Mil. PALM CI's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF197,630 Mil. Therefore, PALM CI's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PALM CI's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XBRV:PALC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.51 Med: 7.07 Max: 21.71
Current: 7.67
XBRV:PALC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 72.02% of 1955
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs XBRV:PALC: 7.67
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.
PALM CI Net Margin % Related Terms
PALM CI Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PALM CI'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.
XBRV:PALC vs ADM, BG, TSN: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, PALM CI'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.
PALM CI Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PALM CI's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PALM CI'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.
PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) has a Net Margin % of 7.67% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on PALM CI and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.07. According to the industry distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #547 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is PALM CI's Net Margin % too high?
PALM CI's current Net Margin % of 7.67% is near median its 10-year median of 7.07. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. PALM CI's value of 7.67% is 118.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #547 out of 1955 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PALM CI has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PALM CI's Net Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PALM CI ranks #547 out of 1955 companies for Net Margin %. This puts PALM CI in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. PALM CI's value of 7.67% is 118.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.07 vs. the industry median of 3.51, PALM CI 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 3.51, based on 1,955 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. PALM CI's current Net Margin % of 7.67% is 118.5% 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 PALM CI and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PALM CI's current Net Margin % is 7.67%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PALM CI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is XOF6,614.84, compared to a current price of XOF8,600.00 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.67%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.07 and 118.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.51. PALM CI's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 PALM CI (XBRV:PALC), the current Net Margin % is 7.67% 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 PALM CI (XBRV:PALC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PALM CI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of XOF8,600.00 is trading 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of XOF6,614.84.
GuruFocus considers PALM CI to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XBRV:PALC:
Net Margin %: 7.67% (near median its 10-year median of 7.07)
GF Value™: XOF6,614.84 vs. price of XOF8,600.00 (30% above fair value)
Industry Position: 118.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#547 of 1955)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBRV:PALC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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