Sylvania PlatinumFRA:31L 82 Net Margin % is 23.27% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 22.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:31L with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Metals & Mining companies, Sylvania Platinum ranks better than 80.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sylvania Platinum's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:31L'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.55 Med: 22.58 Max: 48.42
Current: 23.16
FRA:31L's Net Margin % is ranked better than 80.43% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs FRA:31L: 23.16
Sylvania Platinum (FRA:31L) 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.
Sylvania Platinum Net Margin % Related Terms
Sylvania Platinum Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sylvania Platinum'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, Sylvania Platinum'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.
Sylvania Platinum Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sylvania Platinum's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sylvania Platinum'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.
Sylvania Platinum (FRA:31L) has a Net Margin % of 23.27% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sylvania Platinum and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.58. Over the past decade, Sylvania Platinum's Net Margin % has ranged from 8.55 to 48.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #165 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Sylvania Platinum's Net Margin % too high?
Sylvania Platinum's current Net Margin % of 23.27% is near median its 10-year median of 22.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.55 to a high of 48.42. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Sylvania Platinum's value of 23.27% is 582.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #165 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sylvania Platinum has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sylvania Platinum's Net Margin % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #165 out of 843 companies for Net Margin %. This places Sylvania Platinum in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Sylvania Platinum's value of 23.27% is 582.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sylvania Platinum's own Net Margin % has ranged from 8.55 to 48.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.58 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Sylvania Platinum 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. Sylvania Platinum's current Net Margin % of 23.27% is 582.4% 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 Sylvania Platinum 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. Sylvania Platinum's current Net Margin % is 23.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sylvania Platinum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum (FRA:31L) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.47, compared to a current price of €0.96 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 23.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.58 and 582.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.41. Sylvania Platinum's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Sylvania Platinum (FRA:31L), the current Net Margin % is 23.27% 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 Sylvania Platinum (FRA:31L) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.96 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.47.
GuruFocus considers Sylvania Platinum to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:31L:
Net Margin %: 23.27% (near median its 10-year median of 22.58)
GF Value™: €1.47 vs. price of €0.96 (34.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 582.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#165 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:31L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sylvania Platinum Ltd is a South Africa-based company producing platinum group metals (PGMs) such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium. The company's core business is the retreatment of PGM-rich chrome tailings material. Its operating segments include Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO), Exploration Projects, Joint Venture, and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO) segment. Geographically, it derives revenue from South Africa. It also holds prospecting and mining rights for several PGM projects on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex.
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