Balwin PropertiesJSE:BWN 49 Net Margin % is 10.04% as of Feb. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 12.78. GuruFocus rates JSE:BWN with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,755 Real Estate companies, Balwin Properties ranks better than 51.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Balwin Properties's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BWN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.11 Med: 12.78 Max: 24.45
Current: 9.11
JSE:BWN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 51.97% of 1755
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 8.03
vs JSE:BWN: 9.11
Balwin Properties (JSE:BWN) 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.
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Balwin Properties Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Balwin Properties'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.
Balwin Properties Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Balwin Properties'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.
Balwin Properties Net Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Balwin Properties's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Balwin Properties'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.
Balwin Properties (JSE:BWN) has a Net Margin % of 10.04% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Balwin Properties and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 12.78. Over the past decade, Balwin Properties' Net Margin % has ranged from 9.11 to 24.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Balwin Properties ranks #843 out of 1755 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Balwin Properties' Net Margin % too high?
Balwin Properties' current Net Margin % of 10.04% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 12.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.11 to a high of 24.45. The Real Estate industry median Net Margin % is 8.03. Balwin Properties' value of 10.04% is 25% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Balwin Properties ranks #843 out of 1755 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Balwin Properties has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balwin Properties' Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Balwin Properties ranks #843 out of 1755 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Balwin Properties in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.03. Balwin Properties' value of 10.04% is 25% above this benchmark. Historically, Balwin Properties' own Net Margin % has ranged from 9.11 to 24.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.78 vs. the industry median of 8.03, Balwin Properties 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 Real Estate company?
The median Net Margin % among Real Estate companies is 8.03, based on 1,755 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. Balwin Properties's current Net Margin % of 10.04% is 25% 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 Balwin Properties and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Balwin Properties's current Net Margin % is 10.04%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 12.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Balwin Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balwin Properties (JSE:BWN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.32, compared to a current price of R4.20 — trading 81% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.04%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 12.78 and 25% above the Real Estate industry median of 8.03. Balwin Properties' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 9 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 Balwin Properties (JSE:BWN), the current Net Margin % is 10.04% as of Feb. 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 Balwin Properties (JSE:BWN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balwin Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R4.20 is trading 81% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.32.
GuruFocus considers Balwin Properties to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BWN:
Net Margin %: 10.04% (21% below median its 10-year median of 12.78)
GF Value™: R2.32 vs. price of R4.20 (81% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25% above the Real Estate median (#843 of 1755)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:BWN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Balwin Properties Ltd is engaged in residential property development and sale of sectional title estates, bond origination, information and communication technology services, rental of commercial property and other annuity based services provided to the residential developments. Its operating segments include Sale of apartments and land; Provision of services to residential estates; Bond commission; property rental; and Balwin Foundation. It derives majority of the revenue from Residential and commercial property rental segment.
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