Cocoa Processing Co (XGHA:CPC) Net Margin %: -27.73% (As of Sep. 2022)

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What is Cocoa Processing Co Net Margin %?

Cocoa Processing Co XGHA:CPC Net Margin % is -27.73% as of Sep. 2022.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Cocoa Processing Co's Net Income for the six months ended in Sep. 2022 was GHS-140.9 Mil. Cocoa Processing Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2022 was GHS508.3 Mil. Therefore, Cocoa Processing Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was -27.73%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cocoa Processing Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


XGHA:CPC's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 3.51
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

Cocoa Processing Co  (XGHA:CPC) 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.

Cocoa Processing Co Net Margin % Related Terms

Cocoa Processing Co Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cocoa Processing Co'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.

Cocoa Processing Co Net Margin % Chart

Cocoa Processing Co Annual Data
Trend Sep10 Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep21 Sep22
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -18.58 -19.56 -44.71 -36.07 -27.73

Cocoa Processing Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep10 Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep21 Sep22
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial -18.58 -19.56 -44.71 -36.07 -27.73

XGHA:CPC vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Cocoa Processing Co'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.

Cocoa Processing Co Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cocoa Processing Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cocoa Processing Co's Net Margin % falls into.


Cocoa Processing Co Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Cocoa Processing Co's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2022 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Sep. 2022 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2022 )
=-140.933/508.266
=-27.73 %

Cocoa Processing Co's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Sep. 2022 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2022 )
=-140.933/508.266
=-27.73 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -27.73% mean?
Cocoa Processing Co (XGHA:CPC) has a Net Margin % of -27.73% as of Sep. 2022. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cocoa Processing Co and its competitors.
Is Cocoa Processing Co's Net Margin % too high?
Cocoa Processing Co's current Net Margin % is -27.73%.
How does Cocoa Processing Co's Net Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
Cocoa Processing Co's Net Margin % of -27.73% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.51. 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. 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 Cocoa Processing Co 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. Cocoa Processing Co's current Net Margin % is -27.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cocoa Processing Co stock overvalued right now?
Cocoa Processing Co (XGHA:CPC) has a current Net Margin % of -27.73%. The current Net Margin % is -27.73%. 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 Cocoa Processing Co (XGHA:CPC), the current Net Margin % is -27.73% as of Sep. 2022. 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.

Cocoa Processing Co Business Description

Address Heavy Industrial Area, Private Mail Bag, Tema, GHA
Cocoa Processing Co Ltd manufactures chocolates, confectionery and semi-finished cocoa products such as cocoa butter, cocoa liquor, cocoa cake and cocoa powder from premium cocoa beans grown in Ghana.