FairvestJSE:FTB +2.42%54 Net Margin % is 47.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 49.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:FTB with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of R4.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 928 REITs companies, Fairvest ranks better than 64.44% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Fairvest's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R597 Mil. Fairvest's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,262 Mil. Therefore, Fairvest's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fairvest's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:FTB'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.04 Med: 49 Max: 68.07
Current: 68.07
JSE:FTB's Net Margin % is ranked better than 64.44% of 928
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 44.95
vs JSE:FTB: 68.07
Fairvest (JSE:FTB) 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.
Fairvest Net Margin % Related Terms
Fairvest Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fairvest'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 REIT - Retail subindustry, Fairvest'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.
Fairvest Net Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Fairvest's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fairvest'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.
Fairvest (JSE:FTB) has a Net Margin % of 47.27% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Fairvest and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.00. Over the past decade, Fairvest's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.04 to 68.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Fairvest ranks #330 out of 928 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is Fairvest's Net Margin % too high?
Fairvest's current Net Margin % of 47.27% is near median its 10-year median of 49.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.04 to a high of 68.07. The REITs industry median Net Margin % is 44.95. Fairvest's value of 47.27% is 5.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fairvest ranks #330 out of 928 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fairvest has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fairvest's Net Margin % compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Fairvest ranks #330 out of 928 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Fairvest in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 44.95. Fairvest's value of 47.27% is 5.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Fairvest's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.04 to 68.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.00 vs. the industry median of 44.95, Fairvest 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 REITs company?
The median Net Margin % among REITs companies is 44.95, based on 928 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. Fairvest's current Net Margin % of 47.27% is 5.2% 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 Fairvest and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Net Margin % is 44.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fairvest's current Net Margin % is 47.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fairvest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairvest (JSE:FTB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.65, compared to a current price of R7.63 — trading 64.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 47.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.00 and 5.2% above the REITs industry median of 44.95. Fairvest's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Fairvest (JSE:FTB), the current Net Margin % is 47.27% 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 Fairvest (JSE:FTB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairvest stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R7.63 is trading 64.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R4.65.
GuruFocus considers Fairvest to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:FTB:
Net Margin %: 47.27% (near median its 10-year median of 49.00)
GF Value™: R4.65 vs. price of R7.63 (64.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.2% above the REITs median (#330 of 928)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:FTB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fairvest Ltd is a diversified real estate investment trust investing in the quality retail asset. The fairvest property portfolio consists of properties across South Africa. It has five operating segments Office, Industrial and Retail, Residential and overheads. The majority is from the Retail segment. Geographically, it is located in South Africa but its geographic segments ranges in Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZuluNatal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West Northern Cape,Free State and Other. The key revenue here is observed in the western cape region.
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