What is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Net Margin %?
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NVXSWX:AD 88 Net Margin % is 2.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 2.56. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AD with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF27.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks better than 54.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:AD'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67 Med: 2.56 Max: 2.97
Current: 2.48
XSWX:AD's Net Margin % is ranked better than 54.19% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs XSWX:AD: 2.48
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) 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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Net Margin % Related Terms
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV'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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Net Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV'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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) has a Net Margin % of 2.48% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.56. Over the past decade, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.67 to 2.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #142 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Net Margin % too high?
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current Net Margin % of 2.48% is near median its 10-year median of 2.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 2.97. The Retail - Defensive industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's value of 2.48% is 15.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #142 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Net Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #142 out of 310 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.16. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's value of 2.48% is 15.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.67 to 2.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.56 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.16, based on 310 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. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current Net Margin % of 2.48% is 15.1% 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current Net Margin % is 2.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF27.58, compared to a current price of CHF32.33 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.56 and 15.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.16. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD), the current Net Margin % is 2.48% 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF32.33 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF27.58.
GuruFocus considers Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AD:
Net Margin %: 2.48% (near median its 10-year median of 2.56)
GF Value™: CHF27.58 vs. price of CHF32.33 (17.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#142 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Business Description
Ahold Delhaize is the product of the July 2016 merger between Netherlands-based Ahold and Belgium's Delhaize, forming the seventh-largest grocer in the US and a top player in several parts of Europe. The US is its largest market, accounting for over 60% of group sales, and the network stretches from Maine to Georgia, including banners Stop & Shop, The Giant Company, Giant Food, Food Lion, and Hannaford. The Europe segment accounts for the rest of the revenue, with the firm operating in the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Romania, Serbia, and Luxembourg.
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