The historical rank and industry rank for Shaftesbury Capital's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:SHC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -950.88 Med: -40.15 Max: 384.62
Current: 142.4
JSE:SHC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 93.43% of 928
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 44.95
vs JSE:SHC: 142.40
Shaftesbury Capital (JSE:SHC) 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.
Shaftesbury Capital Net Margin % Related Terms
Shaftesbury Capital Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shaftesbury Capital'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 REIT - Retail subindustry, Shaftesbury Capital'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.
Shaftesbury Capital Net Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Shaftesbury Capital's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shaftesbury Capital'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.
Shaftesbury Capital (JSE:SHC) has a Net Margin % of 155.48% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Shaftesbury Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shaftesbury Capital ranks #61 out of 928 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Shaftesbury Capital's Net Margin % too high?
Shaftesbury Capital's current Net Margin % is 155.48%. The REITs industry median Net Margin % is 44.95. Shaftesbury Capital's value of 155.48% is 245.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shaftesbury Capital ranks #61 out of 928 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shaftesbury Capital has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shaftesbury Capital's Net Margin % compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Shaftesbury Capital ranks #61 out of 928 companies for Net Margin %. This places Shaftesbury Capital in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 44.95. Shaftesbury Capital's value of 155.48% is 245.9% above this benchmark. 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 REITs company?
The median Net Margin % among REITs companies is 44.95, based on 928 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. Shaftesbury Capital's current Net Margin % of 155.48% is 245.9% 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 Shaftesbury Capital and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Net Margin % is 44.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shaftesbury Capital's current Net Margin % is 155.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shaftesbury Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shaftesbury Capital (JSE:SHC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R32.60, compared to a current price of R30.79 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 155.48% and 245.9% above the REITs industry median of 44.95. Shaftesbury Capital's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Shaftesbury Capital (JSE:SHC), the current Net Margin % is 155.48% 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 Shaftesbury Capital (JSE:SHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shaftesbury Capital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R30.79 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R32.60.
GuruFocus considers Shaftesbury Capital to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SHC:
Net Margin %: 155.48%
GF Value™: R32.60 vs. price of R30.79 (5.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 245.9% above the REITs median (#61 of 928)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shaftesbury Capital PLC is a real estate investment trust engaged in investment in and management of property. The company's assets principally comprise investment property within the West End of London, including Covent Garden, Carnaby, Soho and Chinatown. The principal activity of the group is the investment in property to earn income and generate long-term capital returns. It operates within the West End of London.
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