Pepkor HoldingsPPKRF 87 Net Margin % is 6.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 5.21. GuruFocus rates PPKRF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.55. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Pepkor Holdings ranks better than 71.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pepkor Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PPKRF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.04 Med: 5.21 Max: 9.07
Current: 5.84
PPKRF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 71.72% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.33
vs PPKRF: 5.84
Pepkor Holdings (OTCPK:PPKRF) 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.
Pepkor Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Pepkor Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pepkor Holdings'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 Department Stores subindustry, Pepkor Holdings'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.
Pepkor Holdings Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pepkor Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pepkor Holdings'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.
Pepkor Holdings (PPKRF) has a Net Margin % of 6.12% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Pepkor Holdings and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 5.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Pepkor Holdings ranks #319 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Pepkor Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Pepkor Holdings' current Net Margin % of 6.12% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 5.21. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Pepkor Holdings' value of 6.12% is 162.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pepkor Holdings ranks #319 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pepkor Holdings has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pepkor Holdings' Net Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Pepkor Holdings ranks #319 out of 1128 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Pepkor Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Pepkor Holdings' value of 6.12% is 162.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.21 vs. the industry median of 2.33, Pepkor Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.33, based on 1,128 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. Pepkor Holdings's current Net Margin % of 6.12% is 162.7% 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 Pepkor Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pepkor Holdings's current Net Margin % is 6.12%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 5.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pepkor Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Pepkor Holdings (PPKRF) has a current Net Margin % of 6.12%. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.55, compared to a current price of $1.30 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.12%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 5.21 and 162.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.33. Pepkor Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 Pepkor Holdings (PPKRF), the current Net Margin % is 6.12% as of Mar. 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 Pepkor Holdings (PPKRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepkor Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.30 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.55.
Key valuation signals for PPKRF:
Net Margin %: 6.12% (17% above median its 10-year median of 5.21)
GF Value™: $1.55 vs. price of $1.30 (16.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 162.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#319 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PPKRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pepkor Holdings Ltd is a South African retail investment company specializing in discount and value consumer goods. The company operates across three segments: i) Clothing and general merchandise: This segment includes all clothing, footwear and homeware (CFH) retail brands. ii) Furniture, appliances and electronics: This segment includes the Pepkor Lifestyle retail business. iii) FinTech: This segment provides Financial services including Lending, Insurance, etc. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Clothing and general merchandise segment. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from South Africa.
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