Zimplats HoldingsASX:ZIM -6.15%75 Net Margin % is 22.40% as of Dec. 2025, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 15.12. GuruFocus rates ASX:ZIM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of A$22.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Metals & Mining companies, Zimplats Holdings ranks better than 73.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zimplats Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ZIM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 15.12 Max: 41.6
Current: 16.03
ASX:ZIM's Net Margin % is ranked better than 73.19% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs ASX:ZIM: 16.03
Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) 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.
Zimplats Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Zimplats Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zimplats Holdings'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.
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Zimplats Holdings'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.
Zimplats Holdings Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Zimplats Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zimplats Holdings'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.
Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) has a Net Margin % of 22.40% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Zimplats Holdings and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 15.12. Over the past decade, Zimplats Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 0.45 to 41.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #226 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Zimplats Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Zimplats Holdings' current Net Margin % of 22.40% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 15.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 41.60. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Zimplats Holdings' value of 22.40% is 556.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #226 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zimplats Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zimplats Holdings' Net Margin % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #226 out of 843 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Zimplats Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Zimplats Holdings' value of 22.40% is 556.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Zimplats Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.45 to 41.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.12 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Zimplats Holdings 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. Zimplats Holdings's current Net Margin % of 22.40% is 556.9% 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 Zimplats Holdings 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. Zimplats Holdings's current Net Margin % is 22.40%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 15.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zimplats Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$22.70, compared to a current price of A$12.67 — trading 44.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 22.40%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 15.12 and 556.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.41. Zimplats Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM), the current Net Margin % is 22.40% 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 Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimplats Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$12.67 is trading 44.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$22.70.
GuruFocus considers Zimplats Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ZIM:
Net Margin %: 22.40% (48% above median its 10-year median of 15.12)
GF Value™: A$22.70 vs. price of A$12.67 (44.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 556.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#226 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ZIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zimplats Holdings Ltd is engaged in the production of the platinum group and associated metals such as platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, and other associated metals (nickel, gold, copper, cobalt, and silver) from the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe. The Group operates as a vertically integrated mining concern and is managed as a single segment. The Group's operations are based in one geographical location, Zimbabwe. The Company operates mines in Ngezi and has processing plants in Selous and Ngezi.
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