Master Drilling GroupJSE:MDI 84 Net Margin % is 8.08% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 10.37. GuruFocus rates JSE:MDI with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,764 Construction companies, Master Drilling Group ranks better than 81.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Master Drilling Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:MDI'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.71 Med: 10.37 Max: 17.95
Current: 10.51
JSE:MDI's Net Margin % is ranked better than 81.86% of 1764
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.885
vs JSE:MDI: 10.51
Master Drilling Group (JSE:MDI) 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.
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Master Drilling Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Master Drilling Group'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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Master Drilling Group'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.
Master Drilling Group Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Master Drilling Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Master Drilling Group'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.
Master Drilling Group (JSE:MDI) has a Net Margin % of 8.08% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Master Drilling Group and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 10.37. Over the past decade, Master Drilling Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.71 to 17.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Master Drilling Group ranks #320 out of 1764 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Master Drilling Group's Net Margin % too high?
Master Drilling Group's current Net Margin % of 8.08% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 10.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.71 to a high of 17.95. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Master Drilling Group's value of 8.08% is 108% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Master Drilling Group ranks #320 out of 1764 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Master Drilling Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Master Drilling Group's Net Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Master Drilling Group ranks #320 out of 1764 companies for Net Margin %. This places Master Drilling Group in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Master Drilling Group's value of 8.08% is 108% above this benchmark. Historically, Master Drilling Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.71 to 17.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.37 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Master Drilling Group 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 Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.89, based on 1,764 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. Master Drilling Group's current Net Margin % of 8.08% is 108% 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 Master Drilling Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Master Drilling Group's current Net Margin % is 8.08%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 10.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Master Drilling Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Master Drilling Group (JSE:MDI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R14.20, compared to a current price of R16.00 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.08%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 10.37 and 108% above the Construction industry median of 3.89. Master Drilling Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Master Drilling Group (JSE:MDI), the current Net Margin % is 8.08% 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 Master Drilling Group (JSE:MDI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Master Drilling Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R16.00 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R14.20.
GuruFocus considers Master Drilling Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:MDI:
Net Margin %: 8.08% (22% below median its 10-year median of 10.37)
GF Value™: R14.20 vs. price of R16.00 (12.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 108% above the Construction median (#320 of 1764)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:MDI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Master Drilling Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company along with its subsidiary companies is engaged in providing specialized drilling services and solutions that enforce business rules, optimize output, safeguard miners, protect/manage assets and locate missing persons for blue-chip and mid-tier companies in the mining, civil engineering, construction and hydroelectric power sectors across a number of commodities and geographies. Its activities include the Sale of industrial products, Raise boring, Support services, Slim drilling, and New rock boring technology.
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