GivaudanXSWX:GIVN +4.42%83 Net Margin % is 13.28% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 12.60. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GIVN with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF3,730.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Givaudan ranks better than 87.51% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Givaudan's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF479 Mil. Givaudan's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF3,608 Mil. Therefore, Givaudan's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.28%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Givaudan's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GIVN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.32 Med: 12.6 Max: 14.71
Current: 14.33
XSWX:GIVN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 87.51% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs XSWX:GIVN: 14.33
Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) 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.
Givaudan Net Margin % Related Terms
Givaudan Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Givaudan'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.
XSWX:GIVN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Givaudan'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.
Givaudan Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Givaudan's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Givaudan'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.
Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) has a Net Margin % of 13.28% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Givaudan and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.60. Over the past decade, Givaudan's Net Margin % has ranged from 11.32 to 14.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #198 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Givaudan's Net Margin % too high?
Givaudan's current Net Margin % of 13.28% is near median its 10-year median of 12.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.32 to a high of 14.71. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Givaudan's value of 13.28% is 241.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #198 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Givaudan has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Givaudan's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #198 out of 1585 companies for Net Margin %. This places Givaudan in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Givaudan's value of 13.28% is 241.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Givaudan's own Net Margin % has ranged from 11.32 to 14.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.60 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Givaudan 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.89, based on 1,585 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. Givaudan's current Net Margin % of 13.28% is 241.4% 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 Givaudan and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Givaudan's current Net Margin % is 13.28%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Givaudan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF3,730.75, compared to a current price of CHF3,423.00 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 13.28%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.60 and 241.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Givaudan's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN), the current Net Margin % is 13.28% 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 Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF3,423.00 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF3,730.75.
GuruFocus considers Givaudan to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GIVN:
Net Margin %: 13.28% (near median its 10-year median of 12.60)
GF Value™: CHF3,730.75 vs. price of CHF3,423.00 (8.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 241.4% above the Chemicals median (#198 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GIVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spun off from Roche in 2000, Givaudan is one of the world's leading flavor and fragrance manufacturers, with a presence in more than 80 countries. It sources more than 11,000 different ingredients from over 100 countries. The company serves end consumer markets with fragrances for personal, home, and laundry care brands, including prestige perfumes. In flavors, customers are in beverages, savory, snacks, sweet goods, and dairy. Givaudan has more than 17,000 employees, and its perfumery team is the largest in the industry.
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