The historical rank and industry rank for Centum Investment Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:CTUM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.56 Med: 24.69 Max: 43.77
Current: 27.09
NAI:CTUM's Net Margin % is ranked better than 65.51% of 777
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 14.46
vs NAI:CTUM: 27.09
Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) 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.
Centum Investment Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Centum Investment Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Centum Investment Co'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 Capital Markets subindustry, Centum Investment Co'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.
Centum Investment Co Net Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Centum Investment Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centum Investment Co'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.
Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) has a Net Margin % of -18.09% as of Sep. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Centum Investment Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Centum Investment Co ranks #268 out of 777 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Centum Investment Co's Net Margin % too high?
Centum Investment Co's current Net Margin % is -18.09%. Based on the distribution chart, Centum Investment Co ranks #268 out of 777 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Centum Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centum Investment Co's Net Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Centum Investment Co ranks #268 out of 777 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Centum Investment Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 14.46. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Net Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 14.46, based on 777 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. 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 Centum Investment Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Net Margin % is 14.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centum Investment Co's current Net Margin % is -18.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centum Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES2.64, compared to a current price of KES14.25 — trading 439.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -18.09%. Centum Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 6 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 Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM), the current Net Margin % is -18.09% 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 Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centum Investment Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES14.25 is trading 439.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES2.64.
GuruFocus considers Centum Investment Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:CTUM:
Net Margin %: -18.09%
GF Value™: KES2.64 vs. price of KES14.25 (439.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:CTUM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Centum Investment Co Ltd is an investment company that provides access to a portfolio of inaccessible, quality, diversified investments to investors. Its objective is to consistently generate market-beating returns by building extraordinary enterprises throughout Africa. The company's operating segment include Private Equity; Real Estate and Marketable securities. The Private Equity segment includes publishing, financial services, and utility companies as well as also responsible for managing Development Portfolio. The Marketable securities segment includes dividend and interest income, real estate sales and proceeds from exits in the private equity and marketable securities portfolios and the Real Estate segment includes developments in East Africa.
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