Beiersdorf AGXSWX:BEI +1.55%71 Net Margin % is 8.30% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 9.32. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BEI with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF122.27. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Beiersdorf AG ranks better than 78.89% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Beiersdorf AG's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF361 Mil. Beiersdorf AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF4,352 Mil. Therefore, Beiersdorf AG's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Beiersdorf AG's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BEI'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.79 Med: 9.32 Max: 10.5
Current: 9.53
XSWX:BEI's Net Margin % is ranked better than 78.89% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs XSWX:BEI: 9.53
Beiersdorf AG (XSWX:BEI) 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.
Beiersdorf AG Net Margin % Related Terms
Beiersdorf AG Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Beiersdorf AG'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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, Beiersdorf AG'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.
Beiersdorf AG Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Beiersdorf AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Beiersdorf AG'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.
Beiersdorf AG (XSWX:BEI) has a Net Margin % of 8.30% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Beiersdorf AG and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 9.32. Over the past decade, Beiersdorf AG's Net Margin % has ranged from 7.79 to 10.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Beiersdorf AG ranks #412 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Beiersdorf AG's Net Margin % too high?
Beiersdorf AG's current Net Margin % of 8.30% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.79 to a high of 10.50. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Beiersdorf AG's value of 8.30% is 137.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Beiersdorf AG ranks #412 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Beiersdorf AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beiersdorf AG's Net Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Beiersdorf AG ranks #412 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places Beiersdorf AG in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Beiersdorf AG's value of 8.30% is 137.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Beiersdorf AG's own Net Margin % has ranged from 7.79 to 10.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.32 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Beiersdorf AG 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 3.50, based on 1,952 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. Beiersdorf AG's current Net Margin % of 8.30% is 137.5% 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 Beiersdorf AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Beiersdorf AG's current Net Margin % is 8.30%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 9.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beiersdorf AG stock overvalued right now?
Beiersdorf AG (XSWX:BEI) has a current Net Margin % of 8.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF122.27, compared to a current price of CHF66.70 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.30%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.32 and 137.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. Beiersdorf AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Beiersdorf AG (XSWX:BEI), the current Net Margin % is 8.30% 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 Beiersdorf AG (XSWX:BEI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beiersdorf AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF66.70 is trading 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF122.27.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BEI:
Net Margin %: 8.30% (11% below median its 10-year median of 9.32)
GF Value™: CHF122.27 vs. price of CHF66.70 (45.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 137.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#412 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BEI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Beiersdorf is a Germany-based company that produces personal care products, with a focus on manufacturing cosmetic products. The company operates through two business segments. The consumer segment concentrates on skincare and beautycare products and operates portfolio brands such as Nivea, Eucerin, La Prairie, Labello, Hansaplast, Elastoplast, and Florena. The other business segment markets self-adhesive systems and product solutions, primarily for industrial customers, under the Tesa brand. Beiersdorf is majority-owned by Maxingvest.
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