Shoprite HoldingsSRHGF 97 Net Margin % is 2.71% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 2.94. GuruFocus rates SRHGF with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.53. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shoprite Holdings ranks better than 53.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shoprite Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SRHGF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.16 Med: 2.94 Max: 3.85
Current: 2.89
SRHGF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 53.99% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.335
vs SRHGF: 2.89
Shoprite Holdings (OTCPK:SRHGF) 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.
Shoprite Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Shoprite Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shoprite 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, Shoprite 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.
Shoprite Holdings Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shoprite Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shoprite 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.
Shoprite Holdings (SRHGF) has a Net Margin % of 2.71% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Shoprite Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.94. Over the past decade, Shoprite Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 2.16 to 3.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Shoprite Holdings ranks #519 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is Shoprite Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Shoprite Holdings' current Net Margin % of 2.71% is near median its 10-year median of 2.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.16 to a high of 3.85. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.34. Shoprite Holdings' value of 2.71% is 16.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shoprite Holdings ranks #519 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shoprite Holdings has a GF Score™ of 97/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoprite Holdings' Net Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shoprite Holdings ranks #519 out of 1128 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Shoprite Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.34. Shoprite Holdings' value of 2.71% is 16.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Shoprite Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.16 to 3.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.94 vs. the industry median of 2.34, Shoprite 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 2.34, 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. Shoprite Holdings's current Net Margin % of 2.71% is 16.1% 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 Shoprite Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shoprite Holdings's current Net Margin % is 2.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoprite Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Shoprite Holdings (SRHGF) has a current Net Margin % of 2.71%. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.53, compared to a current price of $16.73 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.94 and 16.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.34. Shoprite Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Shoprite Holdings (SRHGF), the current Net Margin % is 2.71% 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 Shoprite Holdings (SRHGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoprite Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.73 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.53.
Key valuation signals for SRHGF:
Net Margin %: 2.71% (near median its 10-year median of 2.94)
GF Value™: $17.53 vs. price of $16.73 (4.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#519 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SRHGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shoprite Holdings Ltd is Africa's food retailer, headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, with a widespread presence across multiple African countries. The company's main business is supermarket retailing through brands such as Shoprite, Usave, and Checkers. The company organizes its operations into three main segments: Supermarkets RSA, which covers its core supermarket retail operations in South Africa. The company segments include Supermarkets Non-RSA, covering supermarket operations in other African countries; and Other Operating Segments, which include franchise stores, pharmacies, pet products, clothing, and other specialist retail formats.
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