Araxi (JSE:AXX) Operating Margin %: 13.56% (As of Mar. 2026) — 38% Below Median


JSE:AXX Araxi Ltd JSE:AXX
82 GF Score
Price R1.82
GF Value R1.68
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Araxi Operating Margin %?

Araxi JSE:AXX 82 Operating Margin % is 13.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 21.81. GuruFocus rates JSE:AXX with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 651 Asset Management companies, Araxi ranks worse than 51% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Araxi's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R70 Mil. Araxi's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R513 Mil. Therefore, Araxi's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.56%.

Warning Sign:

Araxi Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.2%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Araxi's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:AXX' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.61   Med: 21.81   Max: 29.16
Current: 16.18


JSE:AXX's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
51% of 651 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 17.21 vs JSE:AXX: 16.18

Araxi's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -6.20% per year.

Araxi's Operating Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R70 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R189 Mil.


Araxi  (JSE:AXX) Operating Margin % Explanation

Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.


Be Aware

Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).

If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.

For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokia’s Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).

Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.


Araxi Operating Margin % Related Terms


Araxi Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Araxi's Operating 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.

Araxi Operating Margin % Chart

Araxi Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 25.40 11.61 16.69 19.69 16.18

Araxi Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.64 19.60 19.78 18.25 13.56

JSE:AXX vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Araxi's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.


Araxi Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Araxi's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Araxi's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Araxi Operating Margin % Calculation

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Araxi's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=188.731 / 1166.157
=16.18 %

Araxi's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=69.602 / 513.244
=13.56 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of 13.56% mean?
Araxi (JSE:AXX) has a Operating Margin % of 13.56% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Araxi and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 21.81. Over the past decade, Araxi's Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.61 to 29.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Araxi ranks #332 out of 651 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Araxi's Operating Margin % too high?
Araxi's current Operating Margin % of 13.56% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 21.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.61 to a high of 29.16. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 17.21. Araxi's value of 13.56% is 21.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Araxi ranks #332 out of 651 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Araxi has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Araxi's Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Araxi ranks #332 out of 651 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Araxi in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 17.21. Araxi's value of 13.56% is 21.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Araxi's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.61 to 29.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.81 vs. the industry median of 17.21, Araxi has consistently been below 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 Operating Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Asset Management companies is 17.21, based on 651 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Araxi's current Operating Margin % of 13.56% is 21.2% below 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Araxi and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 17.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Araxi's current Operating Margin % is 13.56%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 21.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Araxi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Araxi (JSE:AXX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.68, compared to a current price of R1.82 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.56%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 21.81 and 21.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 17.21. Araxi's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Araxi (JSE:AXX), the current Operating Margin % is 13.56% 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 Araxi (JSE:AXX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Araxi stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R1.82 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.68. GuruFocus considers Araxi to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:AXX:

  • Operating Margin %: 13.56% (38% below median its 10-year median of 21.81)
  • GF Value™: R1.68 vs. price of R1.82 (8.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.2% below the Asset Management median (#332 of 651)

No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AXX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Araxi Business Description

Address 44 Saturn Crescent, Unit 2, Linbro Business Park, Frankenwold, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2090
Araxi Ltd, Formerly Capital Appreciation Ltd is a South Africa based is a holding company with investments in businesses which operating in the Fintech and Financial Services Sector. The company operates in three segments: Payments and Payment Infrastructure and Services (Payments); Software and Services (Software); and International segment..
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