African Rainbow MineralsAFBOF 82 Net Margin % is 29.95% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 37.13. GuruFocus rates AFBOF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Metals & Mining companies, African Rainbow Minerals ranks better than 64.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for African Rainbow Minerals's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AFBOF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.92 Med: 37.13 Max: 73.45
Current: 9.33
AFBOF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 64.29% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs AFBOF: 9.33
African Rainbow Minerals (OTCPK:AFBOF) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
African Rainbow Minerals Net Margin % Related Terms
African Rainbow Minerals Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
African Rainbow Minerals Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, African Rainbow Minerals's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
African Rainbow Minerals Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, African Rainbow Minerals's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African Rainbow Minerals's Net 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.
African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) has a Net Margin % of 29.95% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on African Rainbow Minerals and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 37.13. According to the industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #301 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is African Rainbow Minerals' Net Margin % too high?
African Rainbow Minerals' current Net Margin % of 29.95% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 37.13. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. African Rainbow Minerals' value of 29.95% is 778.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #301 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, African Rainbow Minerals has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Rainbow Minerals' Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #301 out of 843 companies for Net Margin %. This puts African Rainbow Minerals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. African Rainbow Minerals' value of 29.95% is 778.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 37.13 vs. the industry median of 3.41, African Rainbow Minerals 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 Net Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.41, based on 843 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. African Rainbow Minerals's current Net Margin % of 29.95% is 778.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on African Rainbow Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African Rainbow Minerals's current Net Margin % is 29.95%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 37.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Rainbow Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.88, compared to a current price of $11.07 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 29.95%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 37.13 and 778.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.41. African Rainbow Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF), the current Net Margin % is 29.95% as of Dec. 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 African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.07 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.88.
GuruFocus considers African Rainbow Minerals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AFBOF:
Net Margin %: 29.95% (19% below median its 10-year median of 37.13)
GF Value™: $12.88 vs. price of $11.07 (14.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 778.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#301 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AFBOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African Rainbow Minerals Ltd is a South African diversified mining and minerals company with operations in South Africa and Malaysia. The group operates through four main segments: ARM Platinum, which includes platinum group metals and nickel; ARM Ferrous, focused on iron ore, manganese ore, and chrome ore; ARM Coal, operating mainly in the Goedgevonden Mine; and ARM Corporate, which includes Machadodorp Works, gold investments, and other activities. The company produces manganese alloys and holds a strategic investment in gold. The company generates the majority of its revenue from South Africa and maintains a presence in Europe, the Americas, and the Far and Middle East.
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