Pernod RicardXPAR:RI +1.58%81 Net Margin % is 18.56% as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 15.15. GuruFocus rates XPAR:RI with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €105.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Pernod Ricard ranks better than 82.08% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Pernod Ricard's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €975 Mil. Pernod Ricard's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €5,253 Mil. Therefore, Pernod Ricard's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.56%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pernod Ricard's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:RI'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.89 Med: 15.15 Max: 18.65
Current: 14.06
XPAR:RI's Net Margin % is ranked better than 82.08% of 212
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 4.87
vs XPAR:RI: 14.06
Pernod Ricard (XPAR:RI) 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.
Pernod Ricard Net Margin % Related Terms
Pernod Ricard Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pernod Ricard'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.
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Pernod Ricard'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.
Pernod Ricard Net Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pernod Ricard's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pernod Ricard'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.
Pernod Ricard (XPAR:RI) has a Net Margin % of 18.56% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Pernod Ricard and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 15.15. Over the past decade, Pernod Ricard's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.89 to 18.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Pernod Ricard ranks #38 out of 212 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Pernod Ricard's Net Margin % too high?
Pernod Ricard's current Net Margin % of 18.56% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 15.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.89 to a high of 18.65. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Net Margin % is 4.87. Pernod Ricard's value of 18.56% is 281.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pernod Ricard ranks #38 out of 212 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pernod Ricard has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pernod Ricard's Net Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Pernod Ricard ranks #38 out of 212 companies for Net Margin %. This places Pernod Ricard in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.87. Pernod Ricard's value of 18.56% is 281.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Pernod Ricard's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.89 to 18.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.15 vs. the industry median of 4.87, Pernod Ricard 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 212 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. Pernod Ricard's current Net Margin % of 18.56% is 281.1% 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 Pernod Ricard 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. Pernod Ricard's current Net Margin % is 18.56%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 15.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pernod Ricard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pernod Ricard (XPAR:RI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €105.09, compared to a current price of €64.48 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 18.56%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 15.15 and 281.1% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 4.87. Pernod Ricard's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 Pernod Ricard (XPAR:RI), the current Net Margin % is 18.56% 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 Pernod Ricard (XPAR:RI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pernod Ricard stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €64.48 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €105.09.
GuruFocus considers Pernod Ricard to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:RI:
Net Margin %: 18.56% (23% above median its 10-year median of 15.15)
GF Value™: €105.09 vs. price of €64.48 (38.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 281.1% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#38 of 212)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:RI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pernod Ricard was formed in 1975 through the merger of Pernod, founded in 1805, and Ricard, created in 1932. Through acquisitions, the firm has grown to become the world's second-largest distiller by volume, behind Diageo. Pernod Ricard possesses the most comprehensive spirits portfolio globally, distributing over 240 brands across 160 countries. Flagship spirits brands include Absolut vodka, Beefeater gin, Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet scotch whisky, Jameson Irish whiskey, Malibu rum, and Martell cognac. The firm has also shed noncore assets over the years, including several wine brands in 2025.
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