Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 1.96% is 42% above its 5-year average of 1.38%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-3.90%–2.48%).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, May 23, 2026. 130.20% above its 12-month average of 0.85%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
1.96%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
0.85%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
1.86%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
1.78%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
1.67%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
1.63%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
1.62%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+130.20%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+5.44%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+9.86%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+16.97%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+20.45%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+21.10%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
6.57%
median of 48 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-70.22%
vs the sector median at left
Market Cap
$35.36B
Net Profit Margin
9.12%
TTM Avg
13.69%
3Y Avg
14.96%
5Y Avg
15.33%
Market Cap
$36.41B
Net Profit Margin
12.81%
TTM Avg
12.21%
3Y Avg
10.66%
5Y Avg
10.71%
Market Cap
$30.44B
Net Profit Margin
-23.05%
TTM Avg
-6.41%
3Y Avg
1.70%
5Y Avg
2.14%
Market Cap
$40.38B
Net Profit Margin
10.81%
TTM Avg
10.96%
3Y Avg
11.71%
5Y Avg
12.53%
Market Cap
$29.04B
Net Profit Margin
-1.67%
TTM Avg
-2.71%
3Y Avg
3.59%
5Y Avg
6.14%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kroger Co. (KR) | $34.84B | 1.96% | 0.85% | 1.86% | 1.78% |
| The Hershey Company (HSY)vs › | $35.36B | 9.12% | 13.69% | 14.96% | 15.33% |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)vs › | $36.41B | 12.81% | 12.21% | 10.66% | 10.71% |
| Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)vs › | $37.02B | 10.61% | 8.19% | 10.24% | 8.11% |
| The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)vs › | $30.44B | -23.05% | -6.41% | 1.70% | 2.14% |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY)vs › | $39.74B | 2.08% | 2.37% | 2.26% | 2.01% |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP)vs › | $40.38B | 10.81% | 10.96% | 11.71% | 12.53% |
| The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)vs › | $29.04B | -1.67% | -2.71% | 3.59% | 6.14% |
| Kellanova (K)vs › | $29.03B | 10.08% | 8.89% | 9.51% | 9.03% |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)vs › | $41.41B | 1.34% | 1.72% | 2.85% | 2.89% |
Operating Margin
1.3%
Net Profit Margin
2.0%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-23 | 1.96% |
| 2026-01-31 | 2.48% |
| 2025-11-08 | -3.90% |
| 2025-08-16 | 1.79% |
| 2025-05-24 | 1.92% |
| 2025-02-01 | 1.85% |
| 2024-11-09 | 1.84% |
| 2024-08-17 | 1.37% |
| 2024-05-25 | 2.09% |
| 2024-02-03 | 1.99% |
| 2023-11-04 | 1.90% |
| 2023-08-12 | -0.53% |
| 2023-05-20 | 2.13% |
| 2023-01-31 | 1.30% |
| 2022-11-05 | 1.16% |
| 2022-08-13 | 2.11% |
| 2022-05-21 | 1.49% |
| 2022-01-31 | 1.71% |
| 2021-11-06 | 1.52% |
| 2021-08-14 | 1.47% |
| 2021-05-22 | 0.34% |
| 2021-01-31 | -0.25% |
| 2020-11-07 | 2.12% |
| 2020-08-15 | 2.69% |
| 2020-05-23 | 2.92% |
| 2020-01-31 | 1.13% |
| 2019-11-09 | 0.94% |
| 2019-08-17 | 1.05% |
| 2019-05-25 | 2.07% |
| 2019-01-31 | 0.92% |
| 2018-11-10 | 1.14% |
| 2018-08-18 | 1.81% |
| 2018-05-26 | 5.37% |
| 2018-01-31 | 2.75% |
| 2017-11-04 | 1.43% |
| 2017-08-12 | 1.28% |
| 2017-05-20 | 0.84% |
| 2017-01-31 | 1.83% |
| 2016-11-05 | 1.47% |
| 2016-08-13 | 1.44% |
| 2016-05-21 | 2.01% |
| 2016-01-31 | 2.14% |
| 2015-11-07 | 1.71% |
| 2015-08-15 | 1.70% |
| 2015-05-23 | 1.87% |
| 2015-01-31 | 2.05% |
| 2014-11-08 | 1.45% |
| 2014-08-16 | 1.37% |
| 2014-05-24 | 1.52% |
| 2014-01-31 | 1.83% |
| 2013-11-09 | 1.33% |
| 2013-08-17 | 1.40% |
| 2013-05-25 | 1.60% |
| 2013-01-31 | 1.91% |
| 2012-11-03 | 1.45% |
| 2012-08-11 | 1.28% |
| 2012-05-19 | 1.51% |
| 2012-01-31 | -1.43% |
| 2011-11-05 | 0.95% |
| 2011-08-13 | 1.34% |
| 2011-05-21 | 1.57% |
| 2011-01-31 | 1.39% |
| 2010-11-06 | 1.08% |
| 2010-08-14 | 1.40% |
| 2010-05-22 | 1.51% |
| 2010-01-31 | 1.38% |
| 2009-11-07 | -4.95% |
| 2009-08-15 | 1.44% |
| 2009-05-23 | 1.91% |
| 2009-01-31 | 2.02% |
| 2008-11-08 | 1.35% |
| 2008-08-16 | 1.53% |
| 2008-05-24 | 1.67% |
| 2008-01-31 | 1.87% |
| 2007-11-10 | 1.57% |
| 2007-08-18 | 1.65% |
| 2007-05-26 | 1.63% |
| 2007-01-31 | 2.28% |
| 2006-11-04 | 1.46% |
| 2006-08-12 | 1.38% |
| 2006-05-20 | 1.58% |
| 2006-01-31 | 1.92% |
| 2005-11-05 | 1.32% |
| 2005-08-13 | 1.41% |
| 2005-05-21 | 1.64% |
| 2005-01-31 | -4.73% |
| 2004-11-06 | 1.11% |
| 2004-08-14 | 1.09% |
| 2004-05-22 | 1.56% |
| 2004-01-31 | -2.59% |
| 2003-11-08 | 0.91% |
| 2003-08-16 | 1.54% |
| 2003-05-24 | 2.16% |
| 2003-01-31 | 2.60% |
| 2002-11-09 | 2.18% |
| 2002-08-17 | 2.21% |
