Combined Motor HoldingsJSE:CMH +0.36%92 Net Margin % is 2.79% as of Feb. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 2.31. GuruFocus rates JSE:CMH with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of R38.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, Combined Motor Holdings ranks worse than 56.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Combined Motor Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CMH'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.71 Med: 2.31 Max: 3.57
Current: 2.49
JSE:CMH's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 56.3% of 1325
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.19
vs JSE:CMH: 2.49
Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH) 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.
Combined Motor Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Combined Motor 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.
JSE:CMH vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Combined Motor 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.
Combined Motor Holdings Net Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Combined Motor Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Combined Motor 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.
Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH) has a Net Margin % of 2.79% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Combined Motor Holdings and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 2.31. Over the past decade, Combined Motor Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 1.71 to 3.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Combined Motor Holdings ranks #746 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 56.3%.
Is Combined Motor Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Combined Motor Holdings' current Net Margin % of 2.79% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 2.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.71 to a high of 3.57. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Net Margin % is 3.19. Combined Motor Holdings' value of 2.79% is 12.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Combined Motor Holdings ranks #746 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Combined Motor Holdings has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Combined Motor Holdings' Net Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Combined Motor Holdings ranks #746 out of 1325 companies for Net Margin %. This places Combined Motor Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.19. Combined Motor Holdings' value of 2.79% is 12.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Combined Motor Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.71 to 3.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.31 vs. the industry median of 3.19, Combined Motor Holdings has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.19, based on 1,325 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. Combined Motor Holdings's current Net Margin % of 2.79% is 12.5% below 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 Combined Motor Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Combined Motor Holdings's current Net Margin % is 2.79%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 2.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Combined Motor Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R38.80, compared to a current price of R39.43 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.79%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 2.31 and 12.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.19. Combined Motor Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 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 Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH), the current Net Margin % is 2.79% 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 Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Combined Motor Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R39.43 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R38.80.
GuruFocus considers Combined Motor Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CMH:
Net Margin %: 2.79% (21% above median its 10-year median of 2.31)
GF Value™: R38.80 vs. price of R39.43 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.5% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#746 of 1325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CMH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Combined Motor Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based investment holding company engaged in motor retail and distribution, car hire, and financial services. The Company operates through four business segments: Motor Retail and Distribution, which generates maximum revenue and covers passenger, light commercial, and heavy commercial vehicles in both the volume and luxury categories; Car Hire, which offers a range of well-maintained vehicles for short- and long-term hire; Financial Services, which provides insurance underwriting facilities for products sold with new and used vehicles, including coverage for death, disability, dread disease, retrenchment, vehicle and component warranties, and vehicle financing through joint ventures with two finance houses; and Corporate Services and Other.
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