Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Feb. 2026) — 50% Below Median

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FRA:PIK Pick N Pay Stores Ltd FRA:PIK
58 GF Score
Price €0.95
GF Value €1.21
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What is Pick N Pay Stores Profitability Rank?

Pick N Pay Stores FRA:PIK -2.56% 58 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Feb. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:PIK with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.21. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Pick N Pay Stores has the Profitability Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Pick N Pay Stores's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.00%. As of today, Pick N Pay Stores's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Pick N Pay Stores Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:PIK vs DDS, M: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Pick N Pay Stores's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Pick N Pay Stores Profitability Rank vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pick N Pay Stores's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pick N Pay Stores's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Pick N Pay Stores Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Pick N Pay Stores has the Profitability Rank of 4.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

Pick N Pay Stores's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=0.106 / 3251.612
=0.00 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Pick N Pay Stores has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 4 mean?
Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Feb. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Pick N Pay Stores and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Pick N Pay Stores' Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is Pick N Pay Stores' Profitability Rank too high?
Pick N Pay Stores' current Profitability Rank of 4 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Pick N Pay Stores has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pick N Pay Stores' Profitability Rank compare to DDS and M?
Pick N Pay Stores' Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, Pick N Pay Stores' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Pick N Pay Stores and its competitors. Pick N Pay Stores's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pick N Pay Stores stock overvalued right now?
Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK) has a current Profitability Rank of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.21, compared to a current price of €0.95 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Pick N Pay Stores' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK), the current Profitability Rank is 4 as of Feb. 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 Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pick N Pay Stores stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.95 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.21.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PIK:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (50% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: €1.21 vs. price of €0.95 (21.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Pick N Pay Stores Business Description

Address 101 Rosmead Avenue, Pick n Pay Office Park, Kenilworth, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7708
Pick N Pay Stores Ltd is a South African multiformat and multichannel retailer. The company operates in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Mauritius, Swaziland, and Lesotho. The company offers food and groceries, clothing, general merchandise, and services across multiple store formats, both franchised and owned. The customer base is mainly represented by middle-income South African consumer. The portfolio of stores is composed of supermarkets, hypermarkets, local shops, express shops, clothing shops, liquor stores, and others.
58GF Score

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