NampakJSE:NPK 56 Net Margin % is 8.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3333% above its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates JSE:NPK with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of R471.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Nampak ranks better than 84.26% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Nampak's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R462 Mil. Nampak's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R5,614 Mil. Therefore, Nampak's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nampak's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:NPK'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.81 Med: 0.24 Max: 32.31
Current: 8.95
JSE:NPK's Net Margin % is ranked better than 84.26% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.525
vs JSE:NPK: 8.95
Nampak (JSE:NPK) 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.
Nampak Net Margin % Related Terms
Nampak Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nampak'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, Nampak'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.
Nampak Net Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nampak's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nampak'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.
Nampak (JSE:NPK) has a Net Margin % of 8.24% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Nampak and its competitors. This is 3333% above median its historical median of 0.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Nampak ranks #62 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Nampak's Net Margin % too high?
Nampak's current Net Margin % of 8.24% is 3333% above median its 10-year median of 0.24. The Packaging & Containers industry median Net Margin % is 3.53. Nampak's value of 8.24% is 133.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nampak ranks #62 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nampak has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nampak's Net Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Nampak ranks #62 out of 394 companies for Net Margin %. This places Nampak in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.53. Nampak's value of 8.24% is 133.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 3.53, Nampak 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. Nampak's current Net Margin % of 8.24% is 133.8% 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 Nampak 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. Nampak's current Net Margin % is 8.24%, which is 3333% above median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nampak stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak (JSE:NPK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R471.12, compared to a current price of R440.00 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.24%, which is 3333% above median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 133.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.53. Nampak's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK), the current Net Margin % is 8.24% 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R440.00 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R471.12.
GuruFocus considers Nampak to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NPK:
Net Margin %: 8.24% (3333% above median its 10-year median of 0.24)
GF Value™: R471.12 vs. price of R440.00 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 133.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#62 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nampak Ltd is a metals packaging company in South Africa and Angola, and also has substantial positions in other metal packaging. It is the producer of two-piece tinplate cans and aluminium monobloc aerosol cans. The company's operating segments include Metals, which involves the manufacture of beverage cans, food cans, aerosol cans, and other metal packaging, and Corporate, which provides for head office activities, treasury, property services, and consolidation adjustments, including goodwill. The majority of revenue comes from the Metals segment and from South Africa.
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