Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Feb. 2026) — 50% Above Median

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JSE:EXP Exemplar REITail Ltd JSE:EXP
73 GF Score
Price R18.00
GF Value R15.85
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Exemplar REITail Profitability Rank?

Exemplar REITail JSE:EXP 73 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Feb. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:EXP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of R15.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Exemplar REITail has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Exemplar REITail's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 57.53%. As of today, Exemplar REITail's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Exemplar REITail Profitability Rank Related Terms


JSE:EXP vs SPG, O, KIM: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Exemplar REITail'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.


Exemplar REITail Profitability Rank vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Exemplar REITail's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Exemplar REITail's Profitability Rank falls into.


JSE:EXP
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Exemplar REITail 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.

Exemplar REITail has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Exemplar REITail'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 )
=448.34 / 779.314
=57.53 %

* 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

Exemplar REITail has an F-score of 4 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 9 mean?
Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Feb. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Exemplar REITail and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Exemplar REITail's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 9.00.
Is Exemplar REITail's Profitability Rank too high?
Exemplar REITail's current Profitability Rank of 9 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Exemplar REITail has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Exemplar REITail's Profitability Rank compare to SPG and O?
Exemplar REITail's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. Historically, Exemplar REITail's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 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 REITs company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the REITs 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 Exemplar REITail and its competitors. Exemplar REITail's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Exemplar REITail stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R15.85, compared to a current price of R18.00 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Exemplar REITail's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP), the current Profitability Rank is 9 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 Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exemplar REITail stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R18.00 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R15.85. GuruFocus considers Exemplar REITail to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:EXP:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: R15.85 vs. price of R18.00 (13.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Exemplar REITail Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 204 Von Willich Avenue, Clubview, Centurion, Gauteng, ZAF, 0157
Exemplar REITail Ltd is a real estate investment trust which develops, owns and manages township and rural retail real estate. The company is the only fund in the country focused purely on retail in under-serviced areas that offers stakeholders investment opportunities. The company's retail segments based on geography consist of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Eastern and Western Cape.
73GF Score

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