Sephaku HoldingsJSE:SEP 84 Net Margin % is 5.52% as of Sep. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 5.50. GuruFocus rates JSE:SEP with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 406 Building Materials companies, Sephaku Holdings ranks better than 58.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sephaku Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:SEP'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.39 Med: 5.5 Max: 8.11
Current: 6.29
JSE:SEP's Net Margin % is ranked better than 58.13% of 406
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.52
vs JSE:SEP: 6.29
Sephaku Holdings (JSE:SEP) 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.
Sephaku Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Sephaku Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sephaku 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 Building Materials subindustry, Sephaku 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.
Sephaku Holdings Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Sephaku Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sephaku 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.
Sephaku Holdings (JSE:SEP) has a Net Margin % of 5.52% as of Sep. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sephaku Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Sephaku Holdings ranks #170 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is Sephaku Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Sephaku Holdings' current Net Margin % of 5.52% is near median its 10-year median of 5.50. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Sephaku Holdings' value of 5.52% is 22.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sephaku Holdings ranks #170 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sephaku Holdings has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sephaku Holdings' Net Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Sephaku Holdings ranks #170 out of 406 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Sephaku Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Sephaku Holdings' value of 5.52% is 22.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.50 vs. the industry median of 4.52, Sephaku 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 Building Materials company?
The median Net Margin % among Building Materials companies is 4.52, based on 406 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. Sephaku Holdings's current Net Margin % of 5.52% is 22.1% 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 Sephaku Holdings and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sephaku Holdings's current Net Margin % is 5.52%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sephaku Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sephaku Holdings (JSE:SEP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.73, compared to a current price of R2.00 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.52%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.50 and 22.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.52. Sephaku Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Sephaku Holdings (JSE:SEP), the current Net Margin % is 5.52% 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 Sephaku Holdings (JSE:SEP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sephaku Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R2.00 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.73.
GuruFocus considers Sephaku Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SEP:
Net Margin %: 5.52% (near median its 10-year median of 5.50)
GF Value™: R1.73 vs. price of R2.00 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.1% above the Building Materials median (#170 of 406)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SEP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sephaku Holdings Ltd is a construction materials company. It offers investors a portfolio of assets focused on the building and construction materials industry. The company comprises ready-mix concrete and head office as the two main segments. The ready-mix concrete segment represents the part of the business that manufactures and sells ready-mixed concrete through its subsidiaries in South Africa.
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