MpactJSE:MPT +3.21%74 Net Margin % is 4.57% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 3.64. GuruFocus rates JSE:MPT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R30.26 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Mpact ranks worse than 50.25% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Mpact's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R347 Mil. Mpact's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R7,585 Mil. Therefore, Mpact's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mpact's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:MPT'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.42 Med: 3.64 Max: 5.88
Current: 3.48
JSE:MPT's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 50.25% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.525
vs JSE:MPT: 3.48
Mpact (JSE:MPT) 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.
Mpact Net Margin % Related Terms
Mpact Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mpact'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Mpact'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.
Mpact Net Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mpact's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mpact'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.
Mpact (JSE:MPT) has a Net Margin % of 4.57% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Mpact and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 3.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Mpact ranks #198 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Mpact's Net Margin % too high?
Mpact's current Net Margin % of 4.57% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 3.64. The Packaging & Containers industry median Net Margin % is 3.53. Mpact's value of 4.57% is 29.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mpact ranks #198 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mpact has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mpact's Net Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Mpact ranks #198 out of 394 companies for Net Margin %. This places Mpact in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.53. Mpact's value of 4.57% is 29.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.64 vs. the industry median of 3.53, Mpact 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Net Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.53, based on 394 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. Mpact's current Net Margin % of 4.57% is 29.6% 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 Mpact and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mpact's current Net Margin % is 4.57%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 3.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mpact stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mpact (JSE:MPT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R30.26, compared to a current price of R20.25 — trading 33.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.57%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 3.64 and 29.6% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.53. Mpact's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Mpact (JSE:MPT), the current Net Margin % is 4.57% 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 Mpact (JSE:MPT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mpact stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R20.25 is trading 33.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R30.26.
GuruFocus considers Mpact to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:MPT:
Net Margin %: 4.57% (26% above median its 10-year median of 3.64)
GF Value™: R30.26 vs. price of R20.25 (33.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.6% above the Packaging & Containers median (#198 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:MPT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mpact Ltd is a paper recycler and plastics packaging and recycling business in southern Africa, focused on recycling and beneficiation of recyclables. Its two reportable segments are Paper and Plastics. The Paper segment, which generates maximum revenue, comprises paper manufacturing, paper converting, and recycling, while the Plastics segment comprises FMCG Plastics and bins & crates. The paper division manufactures recycled-based packaging and industrial paper grades such as containerboard and cartonboard, while the plastics business manufactures packaging products for the food, beverage, personal care, home care, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and retail markets. The company derives maximum revenue from South Africa.
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