Santova (JSE:SNV) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): 57.83% (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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JSE:SNV Santova Ltd JSE:SNV
92 GF Score
Price R8.10
GF Value R15.37
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Santova Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

Santova JSE:SNV 92 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 57.83% as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:SNV with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of R15.37 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-08-10), Santova's Predictability Rank is 3.5-Stars. Santova's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is R19.21 and current share price is R8.10. Consequently,

Santova's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is 57.83%.


JSE:SNV vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Santova's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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.


Santova Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Santova's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Santova's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


JSE:SNV
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Santova Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

Santova's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(19.21-8.10)/19.21
=57.83 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 57.83% mean?
Santova (JSE:SNV) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 57.83% as of Aug. 10, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Santova.
Is Santova's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
Santova's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 57.83%. Overall, Santova has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Santova's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to UPS and FDX?
Santova's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 57.83% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for a Transportation company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Santova. Santova's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 57.83%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Santova stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santova (JSE:SNV) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R15.37, compared to a current price of R8.10 — trading 47.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 57.83%. Santova's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Santova (JSE:SNV), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 57.83% as of Aug. 10, 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 Santova (JSE:SNV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santova stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R8.10 is trading 47.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R15.37. GuruFocus considers Santova to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SNV:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): 57.83%
  • GF Value™: R15.37 vs. price of R8.10 (47.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Santova Business Description

Address Level 3 West, 1 Ncondo Place, Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga, NL, ZAF, 4319
Santova Ltd is a South African firm engaged in the international trade solutions business. Its core services are Supply chain solutions, business intelligence, logistic services, Client Sourcing, Procurement Management Services, Express sensitive services, and financial services. The company operates in three segments, namely Logistics services segment is into the coordination and control over the forward and reverse movement of client's goods across the entire supply chain from source to destination; Financial services comprise insurance and related services and the Group segment provides support services to all group's business unit. Majority of its revenue is derived from the Logistics segment. Its geographical segments include Africa, Asia Pacific, UK, North America and Europe.
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