Sea Harvest GroupJSE:SHG 76 Operating Margin % is 21.20% as of Dec. 2025, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 14.68. GuruFocus rates JSE:SHG with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R7.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sea Harvest Group ranks better than 86.21% on this metric.
Sea Harvest Group Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sea Harvest Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:SHG'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.38 Med: 14.68 Max: 15.66
Current: 15.37
JSE:SHG's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 86.21% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs JSE:SHG: 15.37
Sea Harvest Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -4.70% per year.
Sea Harvest Group (JSE:SHG) 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.
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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.
Sea Harvest Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sea Harvest Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sea Harvest Group'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:SHG vs ADM, BG, TSN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Sea Harvest Group'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.
Sea Harvest Group Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sea Harvest Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sea Harvest Group'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.
Sea Harvest Group'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.
Sea Harvest Group (JSE:SHG) has a Operating Margin % of 21.20% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sea Harvest Group and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 14.68. Over the past decade, Sea Harvest Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.38 to 15.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Sea Harvest Group ranks #269 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Sea Harvest Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Sea Harvest Group's current Operating Margin % of 21.20% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 14.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.38 to a high of 15.66. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Sea Harvest Group's value of 21.20% is 303% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sea Harvest Group ranks #269 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sea Harvest Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sea Harvest Group's Operating Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sea Harvest Group ranks #269 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sea Harvest Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Sea Harvest Group's value of 21.20% is 303% above this benchmark. Historically, Sea Harvest Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.38 to 15.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.68 vs. the industry median of 5.26, Sea Harvest Group 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 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. Sea Harvest Group's current Operating Margin % of 21.20% is 303% 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 Sea Harvest Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sea Harvest Group's current Operating Margin % is 21.20%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 14.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sea Harvest Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sea Harvest Group (JSE:SHG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R7.74, compared to a current price of R8.58 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 21.20%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 14.68 and 303% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Sea Harvest Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Sea Harvest Group (JSE:SHG), the current Operating Margin % is 21.20% 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 Sea Harvest Group (JSE:SHG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sea Harvest Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R8.58 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R7.74.
GuruFocus considers Sea Harvest Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SHG:
Operating Margin %: 21.20% (44% above median its 10-year median of 14.68)
GF Value™: R7.74 vs. price of R8.58 (10.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 303% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#269 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SHG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sea Harvest Group Ltd is engaged in the fishing of Cape Hake and Shark Bay Prawns along with Horse Mackerel, Pilchards, Anchovies, and a variety of farmed species, processing of the catch into frozen and chilled seafood, and the marketing of these products, locally and internationally. It operates in four segments: South African Fishing, Sea Harvest International, Sea Harvest Aquaculture, and Cape Harvest Foods.
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