Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Afine Investments had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Afine Investments Gross Margin % Related Terms
Afine Investments Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Afine Investments's Gross 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.
JSE:ANI vs EQIX, AMT, DLR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Afine Investments's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
Afine Investments Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Afine Investments's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Afine Investments's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Afine Investments (JSE:ANI) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Afine Investments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Afine Investments ranks #999999 out of 682 companies in the REITs industry.
Is Afine Investments' Gross Margin % too high?
Afine Investments' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Afine Investments ranks #999999 out of 682 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Afine Investments has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Afine Investments' Gross Margin % compare to EQIX and AMT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Afine Investments ranks #999999 out of 682 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Afine Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a REITs company?
The median Gross Margin % among REITs companies is 69.71, based on 682 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Afine Investments and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Afine Investments's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Afine Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afine Investments (JSE:ANI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.94, compared to a current price of R5.00 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Afine Investments' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Afine Investments (JSE:ANI), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Feb. 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 Afine Investments (JSE:ANI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afine Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R5.00 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R4.94.
GuruFocus considers Afine Investments to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ANI:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: R4.94 vs. price of R5.00 (1.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ANI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Afine Investments Ltd is a specialized commercial real estate. It holds a portfolio of income-generating immovable properties focused mainly on the petroleum sector. geographically company operates in Gauteng and North-West, Mpumalanga, and Western Cape Segment. Out of these geographical segments, the majority of revenue is generated from Gauteng and North-West.
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