Sabvest CapitalJSE:SBP -1.45%90 Operating Margin % is 393.90% as of Dec. 2025, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 263.77. GuruFocus rates JSE:SBP with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of R123.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 656 Asset Management companies, Sabvest Capital ranks better than 92.99% on this metric.
Sabvest Capital (JSE:SBP) 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 Nokias 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.
Sabvest Capital Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sabvest Capital Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sabvest Capital'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.
JSE:SBP vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Sabvest Capital'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.
Sabvest Capital Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Sabvest Capital's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sabvest Capital's Operating Margin % falls into.
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.
Sabvest Capital's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Sabvest Capital (JSE:SBP) has a Operating Margin % of 393.90% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sabvest Capital and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 263.77. Over the past decade, Sabvest Capital's Operating Margin % has ranged from 33.04 to 685.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Sabvest Capital ranks #46 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Sabvest Capital's Operating Margin % too high?
Sabvest Capital's current Operating Margin % of 393.90% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 263.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.04 to a high of 685.18. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 17.00. Sabvest Capital's value of 393.90% is 2217.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sabvest Capital ranks #46 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sabvest Capital has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sabvest Capital's Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Sabvest Capital ranks #46 out of 656 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sabvest Capital in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 17.00. Sabvest Capital's value of 393.90% is 2217.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sabvest Capital's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 33.04 to 685.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 263.77 vs. the industry median of 17.00, Sabvest Capital 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 Operating Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Asset Management companies is 17.00, based on 656 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. Sabvest Capital's current Operating Margin % of 393.90% is 2217.1% 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 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 Sabvest Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 17.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sabvest Capital's current Operating Margin % is 393.90%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 263.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sabvest Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sabvest Capital (JSE:SBP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R123.58, compared to a current price of R147.00 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 393.90%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 263.77 and 2217.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 17.00. Sabvest Capital's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Sabvest Capital (JSE:SBP), the current Operating Margin % is 393.90% 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 Sabvest Capital (JSE:SBP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sabvest Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R147.00 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of R123.58.
GuruFocus considers Sabvest Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SBP:
Operating Margin %: 393.90% (49% above median its 10-year median of 263.77)
GF Value™: R123.58 vs. price of R147.00 (19% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2217.1% above the Asset Management median (#46 of 656)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SBP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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