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The historical rank and industry rank for Industrias Productos Alimenticios's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:IPAL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.05 Med: 3.45 Max: 8.89
Current: 3.56
XSGO:IPAL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 50.51% of 1954
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.48
vs XSGO:IPAL: 3.56
Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) 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.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios Net Margin % Related Terms
Industrias Productos Alimenticios 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.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios Net Margin % Chart
XSGO:IPAL vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Industrias Productos Alimenticios'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.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Industrias Productos Alimenticios's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Industrias Productos Alimenticios'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.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) has a Net Margin % of 3.58% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Industrias Productos Alimenticios and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Industrias Productos Alimenticios ranks #967 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Industrias Productos Alimenticios' Net Margin % too high?
Industrias Productos Alimenticios' current Net Margin % of 3.58% is near median its 10-year median of 3.45. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.48. Industrias Productos Alimenticios' value of 3.58% is 2.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Industrias Productos Alimenticios ranks #967 out of 1954 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Industrias Productos Alimenticios has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrias Productos Alimenticios' Net Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Industrias Productos Alimenticios ranks #967 out of 1954 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Industrias Productos Alimenticios in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.48. Industrias Productos Alimenticios' value of 3.58% is 2.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.45 vs. the industry median of 3.48, Industrias Productos Alimenticios 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. Industrias Productos Alimenticios's current Net Margin % of 3.58% is 2.9% 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 Industrias Productos Alimenticios 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. Industrias Productos Alimenticios's current Net Margin % is 3.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrias Productos Alimenticios stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP1,326.64, compared to a current price of CLP1,210.50 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.45 and 2.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.48. Industrias Productos Alimenticios' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL), the current Net Margin % is 3.58% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Industrias Productos Alimenticios (XSGO:IPAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias Productos Alimenticios stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CLP1,210.50 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP1,326.64.
GuruFocus considers Industrias Productos Alimenticios to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:IPAL:
Net Margin %: 3.58% (near median its 10-year median of 3.45)
GF Value™: CLP1,326.64 vs. price of CLP1,210.50 (8.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#967 of 1954)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:IPAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Industrias Productos Alimenticios Business Description
Industrias Productos Alimenticios SA is a Chile based firm. It manufactures and markets food products. Its product portfolio comprises of traditional cereal, breakfast cereal, adult cereal, soups, creams, individual soups, broths and thick soups.
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