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Rural Funds GroupASX:RFF +0.26%78 Net Margin % is 105.57% as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 87.75. GuruFocus rates ASX:RFF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 914 REITs companies, Rural Funds Group ranks better than 74.4% on this metric.
Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) 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.
Rural Funds Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Rural Funds Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rural Funds Group's Net 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.
ASX:RFF vs EQIX, AMT, DLR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Rural Funds Group'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.
Rural Funds Group Net Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Rural Funds Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rural Funds Group'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.
Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) has a Net Margin % of 105.57% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Rural Funds Group and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 87.75. Over the past decade, Rural Funds Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 27.64 to 335.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Rural Funds Group ranks #234 out of 914 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is Rural Funds Group's Net Margin % too high?
Rural Funds Group's current Net Margin % of 105.57% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 87.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.64 to a high of 335.36. The REITs industry median Net Margin % is 45.38. Rural Funds Group's value of 105.57% is 132.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rural Funds Group ranks #234 out of 914 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rural Funds Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rural Funds Group's Net Margin % compare to EQIX and AMT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Rural Funds Group ranks #234 out of 914 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Rural Funds Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 45.38. Rural Funds Group's value of 105.57% is 132.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Rural Funds Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 27.64 to 335.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 87.75 vs. the industry median of 45.38, Rural Funds Group 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 REITs company?
The median Net Margin % among REITs companies is 45.38, based on 914 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. Rural Funds Group's current Net Margin % of 105.57% is 132.6% 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 Rural Funds Group and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Net Margin % is 45.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rural Funds Group's current Net Margin % is 105.57%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 87.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rural Funds Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.15, compared to a current price of A$1.96 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 105.57%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 87.75 and 132.6% above the REITs industry median of 45.38. Rural Funds Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 10 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 Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF), the current Net Margin % is 105.57% as of Jun. 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 Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rural Funds Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.96 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.15.
GuruFocus considers Rural Funds Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:RFF:
Net Margin %: 105.57% (20% above median its 10-year median of 87.75)
GF Value™: A$2.15 vs. price of A$1.96 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 132.6% above the REITs median (#234 of 914)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:RFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rural Funds Group is a real estate investment trust, which holds and leases agricultural property and equipment. The company's operating segment includes Almonds; Cattle; Vineyards; Cropping, Macadamias and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Almonds segment.
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