Nu-World HoldingsJSE:NWL 69 Net Margin % is 3.67% as of Feb. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 4.50. GuruFocus rates JSE:NWL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of R31.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Nu-World Holdings ranks better than 56.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nu-World Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:NWL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.54 Med: 4.5 Max: 6.17
Current: 3.95
JSE:NWL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 56.81% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs JSE:NWL: 3.95
Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) 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.
Nu-World Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Nu-World Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nu-World Holdings'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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Nu-World 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.
Nu-World Holdings Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nu-World Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nu-World 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.
Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) has a Net Margin % of 3.67% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Nu-World Holdings and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 4.50. Over the past decade, Nu-World Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 3.54 to 6.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #1068 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is Nu-World Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Nu-World Holdings' current Net Margin % of 3.67% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.54 to a high of 6.17. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Nu-World Holdings' value of 3.67% is 35.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #1068 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nu-World Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nu-World Holdings' Net Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #1068 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Nu-World Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Nu-World Holdings' value of 3.67% is 35.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Nu-World Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.54 to 6.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.50 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Nu-World 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,473 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. Nu-World Holdings's current Net Margin % of 3.67% is 35.9% 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 Nu-World Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nu-World Holdings's current Net Margin % is 3.67%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 4.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nu-World Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R31.53, compared to a current price of R27.03 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.67%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.50 and 35.9% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Nu-World Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL), the current Net Margin % is 3.67% as of Feb. 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 Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu-World Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R27.03 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R31.53.
GuruFocus considers Nu-World Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NWL:
Net Margin %: 3.67% (18% below median its 10-year median of 4.50)
GF Value™: R31.53 vs. price of R27.03 (14.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.9% above the Hardware median (#1068 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nu-World Holdings Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in importing, manufacturing, assembling, marketing, and distributing branded consumer goods, including consumer electronics, high-technology, small electrical appliances, white goods, liquor, and furniture. It also manufactures kitchenware and Telefunken. The company operates its business in geographic segments that include South Africa, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. The South African segment generates maximum revenue for the company.
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