Hudaco IndustriesJSE:HDC +0.45%91 Net Margin % is 6.32% as of Nov. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 6.64. GuruFocus rates JSE:HDC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of R189.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, Hudaco Industries ranks better than 71.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hudaco Industries's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:HDC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 6.64 Max: 7.31
Current: 6.56
JSE:HDC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 71.97% of 157
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.09
vs JSE:HDC: 6.56
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) 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.
Hudaco Industries Net Margin % Related Terms
Hudaco Industries Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hudaco Industries'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.
JSE:HDC vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Hudaco Industries'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.
Hudaco Industries Net Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Hudaco Industries's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hudaco Industries'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.
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) has a Net Margin % of 6.32% as of Nov. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hudaco Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.64. Over the past decade, Hudaco Industries' Net Margin % has ranged from 0.57 to 7.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #44 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is Hudaco Industries' Net Margin % too high?
Hudaco Industries' current Net Margin % of 6.32% is near median its 10-year median of 6.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 7.31. The Industrial Distribution industry median Net Margin % is 3.09. Hudaco Industries' value of 6.32% is 104.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #44 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hudaco Industries has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudaco Industries' Net Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #44 out of 157 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Hudaco Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.09. Hudaco Industries' value of 6.32% is 104.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hudaco Industries' own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.57 to 7.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.64 vs. the industry median of 3.09, Hudaco Industries 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.09, based on 157 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. Hudaco Industries's current Net Margin % of 6.32% is 104.5% 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 Hudaco Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hudaco Industries's current Net Margin % is 6.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudaco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R189.20, compared to a current price of R194.88 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.64 and 104.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.09. Hudaco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC), the current Net Margin % is 6.32% as of Nov. 2025. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R194.88 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R189.20.
GuruFocus considers Hudaco Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:HDC:
Net Margin %: 6.32% (near median its 10-year median of 6.64)
GF Value™: R189.20 vs. price of R194.88 (3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 104.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#44 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:HDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hudaco Industries Ltd is engaged in importing and distributing branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products. The company operates in two business segment such as Consumer-related product segment which includes power tools, security equipment, communication equipment, automotive and batteries, and Engineering consumables segment which consist of bearings, diesel engines and spares, and power transmission. It generates maximum revenue from Engineering consumables segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from South Africa.
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