Pan African ResourcesPAFRF 88 Net Margin % is 30.38% as of Dec. 2025, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 18.26. GuruFocus rates PAFRF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Metals & Mining companies, Pan African Resources ranks better than 84.82% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pan African Resources's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PAFRF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -84.14 Med: 18.26 Max: 28.82
Current: 28.82
PAFRF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 84.82% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs PAFRF: 28.82
Pan African Resources (OTCPK:PAFRF) 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.
Pan African Resources Net Margin % Related Terms
Pan African Resources Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pan African Resources'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 Gold subindustry, Pan African Resources'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.
Pan African Resources Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Pan African Resources's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pan African Resources'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.
Pan African Resources (PAFRF) has a Net Margin % of 30.38% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Pan African Resources and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 18.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Pan African Resources ranks #128 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is Pan African Resources' Net Margin % too high?
Pan African Resources' current Net Margin % of 30.38% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 18.26. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Pan African Resources' value of 30.38% is 790.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pan African Resources ranks #128 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pan African Resources has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pan African Resources' Net Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Pan African Resources ranks #128 out of 843 companies for Net Margin %. This places Pan African Resources in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Pan African Resources' value of 30.38% is 790.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.26 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Pan African Resources 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.41, based on 843 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. Pan African Resources's current Net Margin % of 30.38% is 790.9% 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 Pan African Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pan African Resources's current Net Margin % is 30.38%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 18.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pan African Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan African Resources (PAFRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.13, compared to a current price of $1.61 — trading 42.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 30.38%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 18.26 and 790.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.41. Pan African Resources' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Pan African Resources (PAFRF), the current Net Margin % is 30.38% 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 Pan African Resources (PAFRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan African Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.61 is trading 42.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.13.
GuruFocus considers Pan African Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PAFRF:
Net Margin %: 30.38% (66% above median its 10-year median of 18.26)
GF Value™: $1.13 vs. price of $1.61 (42.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 790.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#128 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PAFRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pan African Resources PLC is engaged in gold mining and exploration activities. The group owns and operates a portfolio of projects located in South Africa, Australia, and an exploration project in Sudan. Its project portfolio comprises Fairview Mine, Sheba and Consort Mines, BTRP, Elikhulu, MTR, Evander Mines, and Tennant Mines. The group's reporting segments are: Mining operations and Other operations. Maximum revenue is generated from the Mining operations segment, which generates revenue from mining, extraction, production, and the sale of gold. The Other operations segment represents its exploration assets in Sudan, Agricultural ESG projects, and other activities. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from South Africa, followed by Australia, and UK and Europe.
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