NaspersNAPRF -1.44%79 Gross Margin % is 45.74% as of Sep. 2025, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 36.48. GuruFocus rates NAPRF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $88.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Naspers ranks better than 61.59% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Naspers's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was $1,883 Mil. Naspers's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was $4,117 Mil. Therefore, Naspers's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 45.74%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Naspers's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NAPRF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.93 Med: 36.48 Max: 42.8
Current: 42.77
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Naspers was 42.80%. The lowest was 25.93%. And the median was 36.48%.
NAPRF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 61.59% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.23
vs NAPRF: 42.77
Naspers had a gross margin of 45.74% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Naspers was 5.50% per year.
Naspers (OTCPK:NAPRF) Gross Margin % Explanation
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
Naspers had a gross margin of 45.74% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable 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.
Naspers Gross Margin % Related Terms
Naspers Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Naspers'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.
NAPRF vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Naspers'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.
Naspers Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Naspers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Naspers'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.
Naspers (NAPRF) has a Gross Margin % of 45.74% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Naspers and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 36.48. Over the past decade, Naspers' Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.93 to 42.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Naspers ranks #429 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is Naspers' Gross Margin % too high?
Naspers' current Gross Margin % of 45.74% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 36.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.93 to a high of 42.80. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Naspers' value of 45.74% is 26.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Naspers ranks #429 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Naspers has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Naspers' Gross Margin % compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Naspers ranks #429 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Naspers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Naspers' value of 45.74% is 26.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Naspers' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.93 to 42.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.48 vs. the industry median of 36.23, Naspers 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 Gross Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.23, based on 1,117 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. Naspers's current Gross Margin % of 45.74% is 26.2% 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 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 Naspers and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Naspers's current Gross Margin % is 45.74%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 36.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Naspers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naspers (NAPRF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $88.68, compared to a current price of $52.01 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.74%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 36.48 and 26.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. Naspers' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Naspers (NAPRF), the current Gross Margin % is 45.74% as of Sep. 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 Naspers (NAPRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naspers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $52.01 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $88.68.
GuruFocus considers Naspers to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NAPRF:
Gross Margin %: 45.74% (25% above median its 10-year median of 36.48)
GF Value™: $88.68 vs. price of $52.01 (41.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#429 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAPRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Naspers Ltd is an Internet and entertainment group and technology investor in the world. Operating in more than 120 countries and markets with long-term growth potential, Naspers builds companies that empower people and enrich communities. It runs some of the platforms in the internet, video entertainment, and media. Naspers operates in various sectors including online classifieds, food delivery, payments, travel, education, health, and social and internet platforms. People use products and services of companies that Naspers has invested in, acquired, or built, including Azos, PharmEasy, ElasticRun, Alwans, and Vegrow among others. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Europe and the rest from Asia, Africa, Latin America, North America, and other regions.
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