ItaltileJSE:ITE +5.15%78 Net Margin % is 15.44% as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 17.89. GuruFocus rates JSE:ITE with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of R12.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Italtile ranks better than 93.97% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Italtile's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R726 Mil. Italtile's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R4,701 Mil. Therefore, Italtile's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Italtile's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:ITE'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.41 Med: 17.89 Max: 23.02
Current: 15.68
JSE:ITE's Net Margin % is ranked better than 93.97% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.33
vs JSE:ITE: 15.68
Italtile (JSE:ITE) 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.
Italtile Net Margin % Related Terms
Italtile Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Italtile'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 Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Italtile'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.
Italtile Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Italtile's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Italtile'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.
Italtile (JSE:ITE) has a Net Margin % of 15.44% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Italtile and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 17.89. Over the past decade, Italtile's Net Margin % has ranged from 14.41 to 23.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Italtile ranks #68 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Italtile's Net Margin % too high?
Italtile's current Net Margin % of 15.44% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 17.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.41 to a high of 23.02. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Italtile's value of 15.44% is 562.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Italtile ranks #68 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Italtile has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Italtile's Net Margin % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Italtile ranks #68 out of 1128 companies for Net Margin %. This places Italtile in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Italtile's value of 15.44% is 562.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Italtile's own Net Margin % has ranged from 14.41 to 23.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.89 vs. the industry median of 2.33, Italtile 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.33, based on 1,128 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. Italtile's current Net Margin % of 15.44% is 562.7% 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 Italtile and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Italtile's current Net Margin % is 15.44%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 17.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Italtile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Italtile (JSE:ITE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R12.02, compared to a current price of R9.40 — trading 21.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 15.44%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 17.89 and 562.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.33. Italtile's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Italtile (JSE:ITE), the current Net Margin % is 15.44% as of Dec. 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 Italtile (JSE:ITE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Italtile stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R9.40 is trading 21.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R12.02.
GuruFocus considers Italtile to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ITE:
Net Margin %: 15.44% (14% below median its 10-year median of 17.89)
GF Value™: R12.02 vs. price of R9.40 (21.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 562.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#68 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ITE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Italtile Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of imported and local ceramic tiles, bathroom accessories, and related products. Its core business segments into five areas: retail, franchising, properties, manufacturing, and supply and support services. The company's four brands - Italtile, CTM, topT, and U-Light -provide tiles, bath fixtures, home finishing products, lighting, and other accessories. Its manufacturing includes the production of tiles, sanitaryware, baths, adhesive and related products. Italtile derives the majority of its pretax profit from South Africa, predominantly from its retail segment and secondarily from its manufacturing operations.
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