What is Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Net Margin %?
Alexander Forbes Group HoldingsJSE:AFH +0.95%68 Net Margin % is 12.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 12.54. GuruFocus rates JSE:AFH with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R8.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 112 Diversified Financial Services companies, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings ranks better than 59.82% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:AFH'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.61 Med: 12.54 Max: 19.23
Current: 13.4
JSE:AFH's Net Margin % is ranked better than 59.82% of 112
companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 8.24
vs JSE:AFH: 13.40
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) 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.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings 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.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Net Margin % Chart
For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, Alexander Forbes Group 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.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Net Margin % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alexander Forbes Group 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.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) has a Net Margin % of 12.89% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Alexander Forbes Group Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings ranks #45 out of 112 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' current Net Margin % of 12.89% is near median its 10-year median of 12.54. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Net Margin % is 8.24. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' value of 12.89% is 56.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings ranks #45 out of 112 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' Net Margin % compare to FRHC and VOYA?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings ranks #45 out of 112 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Alexander Forbes Group Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.24. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' value of 12.89% is 56.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.54 vs. the industry median of 8.24, Alexander Forbes Group 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Diversified Financial Services companies is 8.24, based on 112 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. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's current Net Margin % of 12.89% is 56.4% 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's current Net Margin % is 12.89%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexander Forbes Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.60, compared to a current price of R7.43 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 12.89%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.54 and 56.4% above the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 8.24. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH), the current Net Margin % is 12.89% as of Mar. 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R7.43 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R8.60.
GuruFocus considers Alexander Forbes Group Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AFH:
Net Margin %: 12.89% (near median its 10-year median of 12.54)
GF Value™: R8.60 vs. price of R7.43 (13.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.4% above the Diversified Financial Services median (#45 of 112)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AFH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Business Description
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based diversified financial services company. The company operates through seven segments: Retirement consulting, Healthcare consulting, Investments, Individual consulting, Multinational consulting, Solutions & Enablement, and Client Services & Business Optimization. Its services include Retirement consulting, Investments, Healthcare, Preservation funds, and Others. The company also offers online services.
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