ACOPF (The a2 Milk Co) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

ACOPF The a2 Milk Co Ltd ACOPF
88 GF Score
Price $4.70
GF Value $4.51
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is The a2 Milk Co Profitability Rank?

The a2 Milk Co ACOPF 88 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates ACOPF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

The a2 Milk Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

The a2 Milk Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.78%. As of today, The a2 Milk Co's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


The a2 Milk Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


ACOPF vs KHC, GIS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The a2 Milk Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


The a2 Milk Co Profitability Rank vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The a2 Milk Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The a2 Milk Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


ACOPF
88GF Score
The a2 Milk Co Ltd ACOPF
Profitability Rank is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

The a2 Milk Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

The a2 Milk Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

The a2 Milk Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=79.137 / 574.397
=13.78 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

The a2 Milk Co has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

The a2 Milk Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -12.3%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, The a2 Milk Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is The a2 Milk Co's Profitability Rank too high?
The a2 Milk Co's current Profitability Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, The a2 Milk Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The a2 Milk Co's Profitability Rank compare to KHC and GIS?
The a2 Milk Co's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, The a2 Milk Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. The a2 Milk Co's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The a2 Milk Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.51, compared to a current price of $4.70 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. The a2 Milk Co'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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.70 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.51. GuruFocus considers The a2 Milk Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ACOPF:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $4.51 vs. price of $4.70 (4.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ACOPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The a2 Milk Co Business Description

Address 51 Shortland Street, Level 10, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
A2 Milk is a New Zealand licensor and marketer of fresh milk, infant formula, and other dairy products that lack the A1 beta-casein protein. The firm was founded in 2000 by Corran McLachlan, who developed a genetic test to determine which proteins a cow produces in its milk, and business partner Howard Paterson. The company has been through a tumultuous history of receivership, legal battles, and strategic shifts, but emerged in its current structure in 2006 and listed publicly in March 2013.
88GF Score

Get the complete analysis for ACOPF

Profitability Rank is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$4.70
Price
$4.51
GF Value