South Port New ZealandNZSE:SPN -0.58%96 Net Margin % is 24.32% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 23.51. GuruFocus rates NZSE:SPN with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$8.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Transportation companies, South Port New Zealand ranks better than 89.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for South Port New Zealand's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:SPN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.14 Med: 23.51 Max: 29.57
Current: 25.69
NZSE:SPN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 89.19% of 1008
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.98
vs NZSE:SPN: 25.69
South Port New Zealand (NZSE:SPN) 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.
South Port New Zealand Net Margin % Related Terms
South Port New Zealand Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
South Port New Zealand Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, South Port New Zealand'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.
South Port New Zealand Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, South Port New Zealand's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Port New Zealand'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.
South Port New Zealand (NZSE:SPN) has a Net Margin % of 24.32% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on South Port New Zealand and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.51. Over the past decade, South Port New Zealand's Net Margin % has ranged from 13.14 to 29.57. According to the industry distribution chart, South Port New Zealand ranks #109 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is South Port New Zealand's Net Margin % too high?
South Port New Zealand's current Net Margin % of 24.32% is near median its 10-year median of 23.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.14 to a high of 29.57. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. South Port New Zealand's value of 24.32% is 388.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South Port New Zealand ranks #109 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, South Port New Zealand has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Port New Zealand's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, South Port New Zealand ranks #109 out of 1008 companies for Net Margin %. This places South Port New Zealand in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.98. South Port New Zealand's value of 24.32% is 388.4% above this benchmark. Historically, South Port New Zealand's own Net Margin % has ranged from 13.14 to 29.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.51 vs. the industry median of 4.98, South Port New Zealand 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. South Port New Zealand's current Net Margin % of 24.32% is 388.4% 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 South Port New Zealand 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. South Port New Zealand's current Net Margin % is 24.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Port New Zealand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Port New Zealand (NZSE:SPN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$8.41, compared to a current price of NZ$8.50 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 24.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.51 and 388.4% above the Transportation industry median of 4.98. South Port New Zealand's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 South Port New Zealand (NZSE:SPN), the current Net Margin % is 24.32% 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 South Port New Zealand (NZSE:SPN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Port New Zealand stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$8.50 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$8.41.
GuruFocus considers South Port New Zealand to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:SPN:
Net Margin %: 24.32% (near median its 10-year median of 23.51)
GF Value™: NZ$8.41 vs. price of NZ$8.50 (1.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 388.4% above the Transportation median (#109 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:SPN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South Port New Zealand Ltd offers a wide range of marine services, cargo and container shipping, and on-site warehousing for domestic and international customers. It serves key export and import industries in the Southland region, including aluminium, timber, fisheries, dairy, meat, wood chips, stock food, cement, alumina, fertiliser, and petroleum products. South Port is publicly listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange and is majority-owned by Environment Southland. It also operates an intermodal freight center to facilitate efficient product distribution within the Southland and Otago regions. The majority of revenue comes from the Cargo and logistics services.
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