Primeserv GroupJSE:PMV 89 Net Margin % is 2.75% as of Sep. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 2.56. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMV with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,074 Business Services companies, Primeserv Group ranks worse than 54.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Primeserv Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PMV'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23 Med: 2.56 Max: 3.31
Current: 3.02
JSE:PMV's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 54.84% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs JSE:PMV: 3.02
Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) 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.
Primeserv Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Primeserv Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Primeserv Group'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:PMV vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Primeserv Group'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.
Primeserv Group Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Primeserv Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Primeserv Group'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.
Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) has a Net Margin % of 2.75% as of Sep. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Primeserv Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.56. Over the past decade, Primeserv Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.23 to 3.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #589 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Primeserv Group's Net Margin % too high?
Primeserv Group's current Net Margin % of 2.75% is near median its 10-year median of 2.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 3.31. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Primeserv Group's value of 2.75% is 28.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #589 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Primeserv Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primeserv Group's Net Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #589 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places Primeserv Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Primeserv Group's value of 2.75% is 28.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Primeserv Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.23 to 3.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.56 vs. the industry median of 3.83, Primeserv Group has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 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. Primeserv Group's current Net Margin % of 2.75% is 28.2% below 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 Primeserv Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Primeserv Group's current Net Margin % is 2.75%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primeserv Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.17, compared to a current price of R2.75 — trading 26.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.75%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.56 and 28.2% below the Business Services industry median of 3.83. Primeserv Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV), the current Net Margin % is 2.75% as of Sep. 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R2.75 is trading 26.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.17.
GuruFocus considers Primeserv Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PMV:
Net Margin %: 2.75% (near median its 10-year median of 2.56)
GF Value™: R2.17 vs. price of R2.75 (26.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.2% below the Business Services median (#589 of 1074)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:PMV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Primeserv Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company focuses on business support services delivering specialized human capital management services and solutions. Its operating segment includes Integrated Business Support Services and Shared Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Integrated Business Support Services segment. It serves various industries such as Agriculture, Automotive, Banking, Construction, Design and Draughting, Transportation, Engineering, Financial and Insurance, Food Production, Government Services, Harbours and Railways, Hospital, Nursing, Medical, Logistics and Distribution Centres, Mechanical, Mining, Paper and Pulp, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Power Generation, Retail and Wholesale, Tourism, Telecoms, Warehousing, Waste Management.
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