Afric IndustriesCAS:AFI -0.01%66 Net Margin % is 19.26% as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 16.07. GuruFocus rates CAS:AFI with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MAD338.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,586 Chemicals companies, Afric Industries ranks better than 91.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Afric Industries's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CAS:AFI'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.34 Med: 16.07 Max: 23
Current: 17.13
CAS:AFI's Net Margin % is ranked better than 91.49% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs CAS:AFI: 17.13
Afric Industries (CAS:AFI) 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.
Afric Industries Net Margin % Related Terms
Afric Industries Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Afric Industries'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Afric Industries'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.
Afric Industries Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Afric Industries's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Afric Industries'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.
Afric Industries (CAS:AFI) has a Net Margin % of 19.26% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Afric Industries and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 16.07. Over the past decade, Afric Industries' Net Margin % has ranged from 10.34 to 23.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Afric Industries ranks #135 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Afric Industries' Net Margin % too high?
Afric Industries' current Net Margin % of 19.26% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 16.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.34 to a high of 23.00. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Afric Industries' value of 19.26% is 393.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Afric Industries ranks #135 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Afric Industries has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Afric Industries' Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Afric Industries ranks #135 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This places Afric Industries in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. Afric Industries' value of 19.26% is 393.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Afric Industries' own Net Margin % has ranged from 10.34 to 23.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.07 vs. the industry median of 3.91, Afric Industries 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.91, based on 1,586 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. Afric Industries's current Net Margin % of 19.26% is 393.2% 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 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 Afric Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Afric Industries's current Net Margin % is 19.26%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 16.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Afric Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afric Industries (CAS:AFI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MAD338.88, compared to a current price of MAD336.95 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 19.26%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 16.07 and 393.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. Afric Industries' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Afric Industries (CAS:AFI), the current Net Margin % is 19.26% 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 Afric Industries (CAS:AFI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Afric Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MAD336.95 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MAD338.88.
GuruFocus considers Afric Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CAS:AFI:
Net Margin %: 19.26% (20% above median its 10-year median of 16.07)
GF Value™: MAD338.88 vs. price of MAD336.95 (0.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 393.2% above the Chemicals median (#135 of 1586)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAS:AFI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Afric Industries SA is engaged in the development, production, and marketing of abrasive products of all shapes and sizes. It is also engaged in the manufacturing and sale of tapes and adhesive and self-adhesive tapes; manufacturing, assembling, glazing, installation and marketing of all types of joinery and finished aluminum products and other materials; purchase, sale, import, export, manufacturing, processing, assembly, installation laying of all equipments, materials, tools, accessories, raw materials and spare parts.
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