Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Above Median

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JSE:FTH Frontier Transport Holdings Ltd JSE:FTH
78 GF Score
Price R6.16
GF Value R6.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Frontier Transport Holdings Profitability Rank?

Frontier Transport Holdings JSE:FTH -5.23% 78 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:FTH with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of R6.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Frontier Transport Holdings 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.

Frontier Transport Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.54%. As of today, Frontier Transport Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


Frontier Transport Holdings Profitability Rank Related Terms


JSE:FTH vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Frontier Transport Holdings'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.


Frontier Transport Holdings Profitability Rank vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Frontier Transport Holdings's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Frontier Transport Holdings's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Frontier Transport Holdings 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.

Frontier Transport Holdings 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.

Frontier Transport Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=297.15 / 1446.544
=20.54 %

* 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

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Frontier Transport Holdings has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

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?
Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Frontier Transport Holdings and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Frontier Transport Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
Frontier Transport Holdings' current Profitability Rank of 9 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Frontier Transport Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Transport Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to UNP and CSX?
Frontier Transport Holdings' Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, Frontier Transport Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 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 Transportation company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Transportation 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 Frontier Transport Holdings and its competitors. Frontier Transport Holdings's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R6.78, compared to a current price of R6.16 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Frontier Transport Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH), the current Profitability Rank is 9 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 Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Transport Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R6.16 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R6.78. GuruFocus considers Frontier Transport Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:FTH:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: R6.78 vs. price of R6.16 (9.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Frontier Transport Holdings Business Description

Address 103 Bofors Circle, Epping Industria, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7460
Frontier Transport Holdings Ltd is an investment entity tailored to consolidate and expand opportunities in the mobility and logistics sectors. The company through its subsidiary provides a scheduled commuter bus operator in the Cape Metropole. The company provides services such as Public Transport, School & Private Tours, Luxury Coaches, Shuttle Services, and Parts & Spares Sales.
78GF Score

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