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Jamaica Producers GroupXJAM:JP +0.59%74 Net Margin % is 1,561.07% as of Dec. 2025, which is 16998% above its 10-year median of 9.13. GuruFocus rates XJAM:JP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD19.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Retail - Defensive companies, Jamaica Producers Group ranks better than 99.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jamaica Producers Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:JP'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.1 Med: 9.13 Max: 1858.7
Current: 1858.7
XJAM:JP's Net Margin % is ranked better than 99.36% of 311
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs XJAM:JP: 1858.70
Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) 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.
Jamaica Producers Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Jamaica Producers Group 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.
XJAM:JP vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Jamaica Producers Group'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.
Jamaica Producers Group Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Jamaica Producers Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jamaica Producers Group'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.
Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) has a Net Margin % of 1,561.07% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Jamaica Producers Group and its competitors. This is 16998% above median its historical median of 9.13. Over the past decade, Jamaica Producers Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.10 to 1,858.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #2 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Jamaica Producers Group's Net Margin % too high?
Jamaica Producers Group's current Net Margin % of 1,561.07% is 16998% above median its 10-year median of 9.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.10 to a high of 1,858.70. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. Jamaica Producers Group's value of 1,561.07% is 74951.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #2 out of 311 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jamaica Producers Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jamaica Producers Group's Net Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Jamaica Producers Group ranks #2 out of 311 companies for Net Margin %. This places Jamaica Producers Group in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.08. Jamaica Producers Group's value of 1,561.07% is 74951.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Jamaica Producers Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.10 to 1,858.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.13 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Jamaica Producers Group 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.08, based on 311 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. Jamaica Producers Group's current Net Margin % of 1,561.07% is 74951.4% 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 Jamaica Producers Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jamaica Producers Group's current Net Margin % is 1,561.07%, which is 16998% above median its own 10-year median of 9.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jamaica Producers Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD19.63, compared to a current price of JMD22.31 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1,561.07%, which is 16998% above median its 10-year median of 9.13 and 74951.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.08. Jamaica Producers Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP), the current Net Margin % is 1,561.07% 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 Jamaica Producers Group (XJAM:JP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jamaica Producers Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JMD22.31 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD19.63.
GuruFocus considers Jamaica Producers Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:JP:
Net Margin %: 1,561.07% (16998% above median its 10-year median of 9.13)
GF Value™: JMD19.63 vs. price of JMD22.31 (13.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74951.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#2 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:JP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jamaica Producers Group Ltd is engaged in land and property management, treasury investments, and the provision of services to its subsidiaries and associates. Through its associate, the company maintains business interests in four key segments: property and infrastructure, specialty foods, global services (including shipping, logistics, and port terminal operations) and financial services. It acquires, holds and manages business interests in Property and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Global Services, and Specialty Food and Drink.
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