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LASCO ManufacturingXJAM:LASM 90 Net Margin % is 21.98% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 18.01. GuruFocus rates XJAM:LASM with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD6.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,954 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, LASCO Manufacturing ranks better than 93.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for LASCO Manufacturing's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:LASM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.45 Med: 18.01 Max: 20.68
Current: 20.68
XJAM:LASM's Net Margin % is ranked better than 93.96% of 1954
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.48
vs XJAM:LASM: 20.68
LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) 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.
LASCO Manufacturing Net Margin % Related Terms
LASCO Manufacturing Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LASCO Manufacturing'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.
XJAM:LASM vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, LASCO Manufacturing'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.
LASCO Manufacturing Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, LASCO Manufacturing's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LASCO Manufacturing'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.
LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) has a Net Margin % of 21.98% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on LASCO Manufacturing and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 18.01. Over the past decade, LASCO Manufacturing's Net Margin % has ranged from 12.45 to 20.68. According to the industry distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #118 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is LASCO Manufacturing's Net Margin % too high?
LASCO Manufacturing's current Net Margin % of 21.98% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 18.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.45 to a high of 20.68. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.48. LASCO Manufacturing's value of 21.98% is 531.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #118 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LASCO Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LASCO Manufacturing's Net Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, LASCO Manufacturing ranks #118 out of 1954 companies for Net Margin %. This places LASCO Manufacturing in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.48. LASCO Manufacturing's value of 21.98% is 531.6% above this benchmark. Historically, LASCO Manufacturing's own Net Margin % has ranged from 12.45 to 20.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.01 vs. the industry median of 3.48, LASCO Manufacturing 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 3.48, based on 1,954 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. LASCO Manufacturing's current Net Margin % of 21.98% is 531.6% 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 LASCO Manufacturing and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LASCO Manufacturing's current Net Margin % is 21.98%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 18.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LASCO Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD6.54, compared to a current price of JMD6.61 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 21.98%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 18.01 and 531.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.48. LASCO Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign 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 LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM), the current Net Margin % is 21.98% 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 LASCO Manufacturing (XJAM:LASM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LASCO Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JMD6.61 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD6.54.
GuruFocus considers LASCO Manufacturing to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:LASM:
Net Margin %: 21.98% (22% above median its 10-year median of 18.01)
GF Value™: JMD6.54 vs. price of JMD6.61 (1.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 531.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#118 of 1954)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:LASM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LASCO Manufacturing Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of soy-based products, juice drinks, water and packaging of milk-based products. The company's portfolio includes LASCO Food Drink, LaSoy Lactose-Free, Porridge Mix, Whole Milk, Instant enriched milk powder, and Readi Milk.
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