NampakJSE:NPK -0.25%56 Pretax Margin % is 12.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 5.07. GuruFocus rates JSE:NPK with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of R471.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Packaging & Containers companies, Nampak ranks better than 88.97% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Nampak's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R710 Mil. Nampak's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R5,614 Mil. Therefore, Nampak's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nampak's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:NPK'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.12 Med: 5.07 Max: 13.84
Current: 13.84
JSE:NPK's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 88.97% of 390
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 4.945
vs JSE:NPK: 13.84
Nampak (JSE:NPK) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Nampak Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Nampak Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nampak's Pretax 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:NPK vs SW, PKG, IP: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nampak's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
Nampak Pretax Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nampak's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nampak's Pretax 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.
Nampak (JSE:NPK) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.65% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Nampak and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 5.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Nampak ranks #43 out of 390 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is Nampak's Pretax Margin % too high?
Nampak's current Pretax Margin % of 12.65% is 150% above median its 10-year median of 5.07. The Packaging & Containers industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Nampak's value of 12.65% is 155.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nampak ranks #43 out of 390 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nampak has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nampak's Pretax Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Nampak ranks #43 out of 390 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Nampak in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.95. Nampak's value of 12.65% is 155.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.07 vs. the industry median of 4.95, Nampak 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 Pretax Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 4.95, based on 390 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nampak's current Pretax Margin % of 12.65% is 155.8% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Nampak and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nampak's current Pretax Margin % is 12.65%, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 5.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nampak stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak (JSE:NPK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R471.46, compared to a current price of R441.00 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.65%, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 5.07 and 155.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 4.95. Nampak's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nampak (JSE:NPK), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.65% 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R441.00 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R471.46.
GuruFocus considers Nampak to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NPK:
Pretax Margin %: 12.65% (150% above median its 10-year median of 5.07)
GF Value™: R471.46 vs. price of R441.00 (6.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 155.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#43 of 390)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nampak Ltd is a metals packaging company in South Africa and Angola, and also has substantial positions in other metal packaging. It is the producer of two-piece tinplate cans and aluminium monobloc aerosol cans. The company's operating segments include Metals, which involves the manufacture of beverage cans, food cans, aerosol cans, and other metal packaging, and Corporate, which provides for head office activities, treasury, property services, and consolidation adjustments, including goodwill. The majority of revenue comes from the Metals segment and from South Africa.
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