SantovaJSE:SNV -0.13%80 Net Margin % is 12.67% as of Feb. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 20.78. GuruFocus rates JSE:SNV with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Transportation companies, Santova ranks better than 71.73% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Santova's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R90 Mil. Santova's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R708 Mil. Therefore, Santova's net margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 12.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Santova's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:SNV'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.46 Med: 20.78 Max: 30.54
Current: 11.46
JSE:SNV's Net Margin % is ranked better than 71.73% of 1008
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.98
vs JSE:SNV: 11.46
Santova (JSE:SNV) 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.
Santova Net Margin % Related Terms
Santova Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Santova'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:SNV vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Santova'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.
Santova Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Santova's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Santova'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.
Santova (JSE:SNV) has a Net Margin % of 12.67% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Santova and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 20.78. Over the past decade, Santova's Net Margin % has ranged from 11.46 to 30.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Santova ranks #285 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Santova's Net Margin % too high?
Santova's current Net Margin % of 12.67% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 20.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.46 to a high of 30.54. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. Santova's value of 12.67% is 154.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Santova ranks #285 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Santova has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Santova's Net Margin % compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Santova ranks #285 out of 1008 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Santova in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. Santova's value of 12.67% is 154.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Santova's own Net Margin % has ranged from 11.46 to 30.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.78 vs. the industry median of 4.98, Santova 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 Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.98, based on 1,008 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. Santova's current Net Margin % of 12.67% is 154.4% 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 Santova and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Santova's current Net Margin % is 12.67%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 20.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Santova stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santova (JSE:SNV) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R14.75, compared to a current price of R7.70 — trading 47.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 12.67%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 20.78 and 154.4% above the Transportation industry median of 4.98. Santova's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Santova (JSE:SNV), the current Net Margin % is 12.67% 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 Santova (JSE:SNV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santova stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R7.70 is trading 47.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R14.75.
GuruFocus considers Santova to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SNV:
Net Margin %: 12.67% (39% below median its 10-year median of 20.78)
GF Value™: R14.75 vs. price of R7.70 (47.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 154.4% above the Transportation median (#285 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SNV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Santova Ltd is a South African firm engaged in the international trade solutions business. Its core services are Supply chain solutions, business intelligence, logistic services, Client Sourcing, Procurement Management Services, Express sensitive services, and financial services. The company operates in three segments, namely Logistics services segment is into the coordination and control over the forward and reverse movement of client's goods across the entire supply chain from source to destination; Financial services comprise insurance and related services and the Group segment provides support services to all group's business unit. Majority of its revenue is derived from the Logistics segment. Its geographical segments include Africa, Asia Pacific, UK, North America and Europe.
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