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Marshall MonteagleJSE:MMP 66 Net Margin % is 4.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 241% above its 10-year median of 1.40. GuruFocus rates JSE:MMP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of R26.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 159 Industrial Distribution companies, Marshall Monteagle ranks better than 91.19% on this metric.
Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) 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.
Marshall Monteagle Net Margin % Related Terms
Marshall Monteagle Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marshall Monteagle'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:MMP vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Marshall Monteagle'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.
Marshall Monteagle Net Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Marshall Monteagle's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marshall Monteagle'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.
Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) has a Net Margin % of 4.77% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Marshall Monteagle and its competitors. This is 241% above median its historical median of 1.40. Over the past decade, Marshall Monteagle's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.21 to 11.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Marshall Monteagle ranks #14 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Marshall Monteagle's Net Margin % too high?
Marshall Monteagle's current Net Margin % of 4.77% is 241% above median its 10-year median of 1.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 11.07. The Industrial Distribution industry median Net Margin % is 3.09. Marshall Monteagle's value of 4.77% is 54.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marshall Monteagle ranks #14 out of 159 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Marshall Monteagle has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marshall Monteagle's Net Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Marshall Monteagle ranks #14 out of 159 companies for Net Margin %. This places Marshall Monteagle in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.09. Marshall Monteagle's value of 4.77% is 54.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Marshall Monteagle's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.21 to 11.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.40 vs. the industry median of 3.09, Marshall Monteagle 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 159 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. Marshall Monteagle's current Net Margin % of 4.77% is 54.4% 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 Marshall Monteagle 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. Marshall Monteagle's current Net Margin % is 4.77%, which is 241% above median its own 10-year median of 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marshall Monteagle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R26.82, compared to a current price of R31.00 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.77%, which is 241% above median its 10-year median of 1.40 and 54.4% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.09. Marshall Monteagle's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP), the current Net Margin % is 4.77% 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 Marshall Monteagle (JSE:MMP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marshall Monteagle stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R31.00 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R26.82.
GuruFocus considers Marshall Monteagle to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:MMP:
Net Margin %: 4.77% (241% above median its 10-year median of 1.40)
GF Value™: R26.82 vs. price of R31.00 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.4% above the Industrial Distribution median (#14 of 159)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:MMP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marshall Monteagle PLC operates trading businesses involved in the importation and distribution of hand tools, machinery and non-perishable food products, coffee roasting, importing and exporting and trading in metals and minerals. It is also involved in the property business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Import and distribution segment, which is engaged in Trade in non-perishable products, such as food, food ingredients, household consumer products, metal and minerals, manufacturing inputs, and tools; majorly imports to South Africa and Latin America, and exports from South Africa.
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