Northam Platinum HoldingsJSE:NPH +0.73%86 Net Margin % is 33.97% as of Dec. 2025, which is 264% above its 10-year median of 9.32. GuruFocus rates JSE:NPH with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of R199.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Metals & Mining companies, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks better than 79.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northam Platinum Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:NPH'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.52 Med: 9.32 Max: 28.9
Current: 21.98
JSE:NPH's Net Margin % is ranked better than 79.12% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs JSE:NPH: 21.98
Northam Platinum Holdings (JSE:NPH) 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.
Northam Platinum Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Northam Platinum Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Northam Platinum Holdings'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.
Northam Platinum Holdings Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Northam Platinum Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northam Platinum Holdings'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.
Northam Platinum Holdings (JSE:NPH) has a Net Margin % of 33.97% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Northam Platinum Holdings and its competitors. This is 264% above median its historical median of 9.32. Over the past decade, Northam Platinum Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 4.52 to 28.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #176 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Northam Platinum Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Northam Platinum Holdings' current Net Margin % of 33.97% is 264% above median its 10-year median of 9.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.52 to a high of 28.90. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Northam Platinum Holdings' value of 33.97% is 896.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #176 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northam Platinum Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northam Platinum Holdings' Net Margin % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #176 out of 843 companies for Net Margin %. This places Northam Platinum Holdings in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Northam Platinum Holdings' value of 33.97% is 896.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Northam Platinum Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.52 to 28.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.32 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Northam Platinum Holdings 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.41, based on 843 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. Northam Platinum Holdings's current Net Margin % of 33.97% is 896.2% 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 Northam Platinum Holdings and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northam Platinum Holdings's current Net Margin % is 33.97%, which is 264% above median its own 10-year median of 9.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northam Platinum Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northam Platinum Holdings (JSE:NPH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R199.31, compared to a current price of R245.00 — trading 22.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 33.97%, which is 264% above median its 10-year median of 9.32 and 896.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.41. Northam Platinum Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 Northam Platinum Holdings (JSE:NPH), the current Net Margin % is 33.97% 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 Northam Platinum Holdings (JSE:NPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northam Platinum Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R245.00 is trading 22.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R199.31.
GuruFocus considers Northam Platinum Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NPH:
Net Margin %: 33.97% (264% above median its 10-year median of 9.32)
GF Value™: R199.31 vs. price of R245.00 (22.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 896.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#176 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd is an integrated producer of platinum group metals. Its primary joint products are the platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (4E). The primary consumers of these metals are the motor manufacturing industry, the jewelry industry, and other industrial sectors. Its segments include Northam Holdings, Zondereinde mine (being Northam Platinum), Booysendal mine, Eland mine and the U.S recycling operations. The maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Zondereinde mine segment.
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