Barita InvestmentsXJAM:BIL -0.09%61 Net Margin % is 31.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 39.16. GuruFocus rates XJAM:BIL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD17,082.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 773 Capital Markets companies, Barita Investments ranks better than 71.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barita Investments's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XJAM:BIL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.66 Med: 39.16 Max: 54.06
Current: 32.91
XJAM:BIL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 71.54% of 773
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 14.78
vs XJAM:BIL: 32.91
Barita Investments (XJAM:BIL) 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.
Barita Investments Net Margin % Related Terms
Barita Investments Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barita Investments'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, Barita Investments'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.
Barita Investments Net Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Barita Investments's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barita Investments'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.
Barita Investments (XJAM:BIL) has a Net Margin % of 31.49% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Barita Investments and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 39.16. Over the past decade, Barita Investments' Net Margin % has ranged from 15.66 to 54.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Barita Investments ranks #220 out of 773 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is Barita Investments' Net Margin % too high?
Barita Investments' current Net Margin % of 31.49% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 39.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.66 to a high of 54.06. The Capital Markets industry median Net Margin % is 14.78. Barita Investments' value of 31.49% is 113.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barita Investments ranks #220 out of 773 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Barita Investments has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barita Investments' Net Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Barita Investments ranks #220 out of 773 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Barita Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 14.78. Barita Investments' value of 31.49% is 113.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Barita Investments' own Net Margin % has ranged from 15.66 to 54.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.16 vs. the industry median of 14.78, Barita Investments 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Net Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 14.78, based on 773 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. Barita Investments's current Net Margin % of 31.49% is 113.1% 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 Barita Investments and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Net Margin % is 14.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barita Investments's current Net Margin % is 31.49%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 39.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barita Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barita Investments (XJAM:BIL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD17,082.17, compared to a current price of JMD68.29 — trading 99.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 31.49%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 39.16 and 113.1% above the Capital Markets industry median of 14.78. Barita Investments' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Barita Investments (XJAM:BIL), the current Net Margin % is 31.49% 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 Barita Investments (XJAM:BIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barita Investments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JMD68.29 is trading 99.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD17,082.17.
GuruFocus considers Barita Investments to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:BIL:
Net Margin %: 31.49% (20% below median its 10-year median of 39.16)
GF Value™: JMD17,082.17 vs. price of JMD68.29 (99.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 113.1% above the Capital Markets median (#220 of 773)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:BIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barita Investments Ltd is a licensed securities dealer, investment manager, pension administrator and cambio operator and has primary dealer status from Bank of Jamaica. The principal activities of company are securities brokerage, money market activities, cambio operations, investment banking, and fund management. Its products are Unit Trust Funds, Barita GPS, FX Income Accumulator, Capital Growth Fund, Money Market Fund, FX Growth Portfolio, FX Bond Portfolio, Real Estate Portfolio, Income Portfolio, Pension Management Fund, Individual Retirement Scheme, Fixed Income, Stocks and Research, etc. The company has three segments Fixed Income, Fund Management, and Other operations. The majority of revenue comes from Fixed Income which includes money market activities and securities broking.
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