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
Nu-World Holdings 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.
Nu-World Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nu-World Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nu-World Holdings'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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Nu-World Holdings'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.
Nu-World Holdings Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nu-World Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nu-World Holdings'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.
Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) 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 Nu-World Holdings and its competitors. Over the past decade, Nu-World Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.60 to 22.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #1515 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is Nu-World Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Nu-World Holdings' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.60 to a high of 22.85. Based on the distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #1515 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nu-World Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nu-World Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #1515 out of 2449 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nu-World Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Historically, Nu-World Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.60 to 22.85 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 Gross Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,449 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 Nu-World Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nu-World Holdings'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 Nu-World Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R31.55, compared to a current price of R30.00 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Nu-World Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL), 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 Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu-World Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R30.00 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R31.55.
GuruFocus considers Nu-World Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NWL:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: R31.55 vs. price of R30.00 (4.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nu-World Holdings Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in importing, manufacturing, assembling, marketing, and distributing branded consumer goods, including consumer electronics, high-technology, small electrical appliances, white goods, liquor, and furniture. It also manufactures kitchenware and Telefunken. The company operates its business in geographic segments that include South Africa, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. The South African segment generates maximum revenue for the company.
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