The historical rank and industry rank for Hosken Consolidated Investments's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:HCI'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.98 Med: 4.65 Max: 28.69
Current: 10.5
JSE:HCI's Net Margin % is ranked better than 75.59% of 549
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 4.09
vs JSE:HCI: 10.50
Hosken Consolidated Investments (JSE:HCI) 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.
Hosken Consolidated Investments Net Margin % Related Terms
Hosken Consolidated Investments 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.
Hosken Consolidated Investments Net Margin % Chart
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hosken Consolidated Investments'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.
Hosken Consolidated Investments Net Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hosken Consolidated Investments's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hosken Consolidated Investments'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.
Hosken Consolidated Investments (JSE:HCI) has a Net Margin % of 15.72% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hosken Consolidated Investments and its competitors. This is 238% above median its historical median of 4.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Hosken Consolidated Investments ranks #134 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Hosken Consolidated Investments' Net Margin % too high?
Hosken Consolidated Investments' current Net Margin % of 15.72% is 238% above median its 10-year median of 4.65. The Conglomerates industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. Hosken Consolidated Investments' value of 15.72% is 284.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hosken Consolidated Investments ranks #134 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hosken Consolidated Investments has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hosken Consolidated Investments' Net Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hosken Consolidated Investments ranks #134 out of 549 companies for Net Margin %. This places Hosken Consolidated Investments in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. Hosken Consolidated Investments' value of 15.72% is 284.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.65 vs. the industry median of 4.09, Hosken Consolidated Investments 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Net Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 4.09, based on 549 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. Hosken Consolidated Investments's current Net Margin % of 15.72% is 284.4% 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hosken Consolidated Investments's current Net Margin % is 15.72%, which is 238% above median its own 10-year median of 4.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hosken Consolidated Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosken Consolidated Investments (JSE:HCI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R181.51, compared to a current price of R164.26 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 15.72%, which is 238% above median its 10-year median of 4.65 and 284.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 4.09. Hosken Consolidated Investments' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments (JSE:HCI), the current Net Margin % is 15.72% 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments (JSE:HCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosken Consolidated Investments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R164.26 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R181.51.
GuruFocus considers Hosken Consolidated Investments to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:HCI:
Net Margin %: 15.72% (238% above median its 10-year median of 4.65)
GF Value™: R181.51 vs. price of R164.26 (9.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 284.4% above the Conglomerates median (#134 of 549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:HCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hosken Consolidated Investments Business Description
Hosken Consolidated Investments Ltd is an investment holdings company. The group is involved in a diverse group of investments including Media and broadcasting; Gaming; Transport; Properties; Coal mining; Branded products and manufacturing and other. It generates maximum revenue from the Branded products and manufacturing segment. Geographically, it operates in South Africa; Other African countries and Middle East; and Europe and United Kingdom.
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