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Farminveste SGPSXLIS:MLFMV 65 Net Margin % is 2.37% as of Dec. 2025, which is 439% above its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates XLIS:MLFMV with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 117 Medical Distribution companies, Farminveste SGPS ranks better than 85.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Farminveste SGPS's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XLIS:MLFMV'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.98 Med: 0.44 Max: 6.46
Current: 6.46
XLIS:MLFMV's Net Margin % is ranked better than 85.47% of 117
companies
in the Medical Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.47
vs XLIS:MLFMV: 6.46
Farminveste SGPS (XLIS:MLFMV) 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.
Farminveste SGPS Net Margin % Related Terms
Farminveste SGPS Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Farminveste SGPS'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.
XLIS:MLFMV vs MCK, CAH, COR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Farminveste SGPS'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.
Farminveste SGPS Net Margin % vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Farminveste SGPS's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Farminveste SGPS'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.
Farminveste SGPS (XLIS:MLFMV) has a Net Margin % of 2.37% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Farminveste SGPS and its competitors. This is 439% above median its historical median of 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Farminveste SGPS ranks #17 out of 117 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Farminveste SGPS's Net Margin % too high?
Farminveste SGPS's current Net Margin % of 2.37% is 439% above median its 10-year median of 0.44. The Medical Distribution industry median Net Margin % is 1.47. Farminveste SGPS's value of 2.37% is 61.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Farminveste SGPS ranks #17 out of 117 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Farminveste SGPS has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Farminveste SGPS's Net Margin % compare to MCK and CAH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Farminveste SGPS ranks #17 out of 117 companies for Net Margin %. This places Farminveste SGPS in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.47. Farminveste SGPS's value of 2.37% is 61.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 1.47, Farminveste SGPS 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Net Margin % among Medical Distribution companies is 1.47, based on 117 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. Farminveste SGPS's current Net Margin % of 2.37% is 61.2% 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 Farminveste SGPS and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Farminveste SGPS's current Net Margin % is 2.37%, which is 439% above median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Farminveste SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Farminveste SGPS (XLIS:MLFMV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.64, compared to a current price of €5.00 — trading 204.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.37%, which is 439% above median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 61.2% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 1.47. Farminveste SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Farminveste SGPS (XLIS:MLFMV), the current Net Margin % is 2.37% 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 Farminveste SGPS (XLIS:MLFMV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Farminveste SGPS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.00 is trading 204.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.64.
GuruFocus considers Farminveste SGPS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XLIS:MLFMV:
Net Margin %: 2.37% (439% above median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: €1.64 vs. price of €5.00 (204.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.2% above the Medical Distribution median (#17 of 117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XLIS:MLFMV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Farminveste SGPS SA is a holding company and its subsidiaries are active in the business of pharmacies, pharmaceutical distribution, information systems, health care, real estate, market intelligence and other services.
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