Malteries Franco-BelgesXPAR:MALT 83 Net Margin % is 17.25% as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 21.60. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MALT with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €640.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Malteries Franco-Belges ranks better than 92.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malteries Franco-Belges's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:MALT'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15 Med: 21.6 Max: 30.75
Current: 23.07
XPAR:MALT's Net Margin % is ranked better than 92.86% of 210
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 4.87
vs XPAR:MALT: 23.07
Malteries Franco-Belges (XPAR:MALT) 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.
Malteries Franco-Belges Net Margin % Related Terms
Malteries Franco-Belges 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.
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Malteries Franco-Belges'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.
Malteries Franco-Belges Net Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Malteries Franco-Belges's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malteries Franco-Belges'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.
Malteries Franco-Belges (XPAR:MALT) has a Net Margin % of 17.25% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Malteries Franco-Belges and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 21.60. Over the past decade, Malteries Franco-Belges' Net Margin % has ranged from 15.00 to 30.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Malteries Franco-Belges ranks #15 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Malteries Franco-Belges' Net Margin % too high?
Malteries Franco-Belges' current Net Margin % of 17.25% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 21.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.00 to a high of 30.75. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Net Margin % is 4.87. Malteries Franco-Belges' value of 17.25% is 254.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malteries Franco-Belges ranks #15 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Malteries Franco-Belges has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malteries Franco-Belges' Net Margin % compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Malteries Franco-Belges ranks #15 out of 210 companies for Net Margin %. This places Malteries Franco-Belges in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.87. Malteries Franco-Belges' value of 17.25% is 254.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Malteries Franco-Belges' own Net Margin % has ranged from 15.00 to 30.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.60 vs. the industry median of 4.87, Malteries Franco-Belges 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Net Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 4.87, based on 210 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. Malteries Franco-Belges's current Net Margin % of 17.25% is 254.2% 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 Malteries Franco-Belges and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malteries Franco-Belges's current Net Margin % is 17.25%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 21.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malteries Franco-Belges stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malteries Franco-Belges (XPAR:MALT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €640.81, compared to a current price of €835.00 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 17.25%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 21.60 and 254.2% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 4.87. Malteries Franco-Belges' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Malteries Franco-Belges (XPAR:MALT), the current Net Margin % is 17.25% 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 Malteries Franco-Belges (XPAR:MALT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malteries Franco-Belges stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €835.00 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €640.81.
GuruFocus considers Malteries Franco-Belges to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:MALT:
Net Margin %: 17.25% (20% below median its 10-year median of 21.60)
GF Value™: €640.81 vs. price of €835.00 (30.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 254.2% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#15 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MALT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malteries Franco-Belges engages in the production of malt primarily for brewers. It distributes its products in France, Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. It is a subsidiary of Groupe Soufflet. The company is also engaged in trading of barley.
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