Grand Parade Investments (JSE:GPL) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Dec. 2025) — 50% Below Median

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JSE:GPL Grand Parade Investments Ltd JSE:GPL
35 GF Score
Price R1.80
GF Value R0.78
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Grand Parade Investments Profitability Rank?

Grand Parade Investments JSE:GPL 35 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:GPL with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Grand Parade Investments has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

Grand Parade Investments's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -7,014.81%. As of today, Grand Parade Investments's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


Grand Parade Investments Profitability Rank Related Terms


JSE:GPL vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Grand Parade Investments'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.


Grand Parade Investments Profitability Rank vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Grand Parade Investments's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Grand Parade Investments's Profitability Rank falls into.


JSE:GPL
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Grand Parade Investments 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.

Grand Parade Investments has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

Grand Parade Investments's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-13.258 / 0.189
=-7,014.81 %

* 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

Grand Parade Investments 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.

Warning Sign:

Grand Parade Investments Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -226.3%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 2 mean?
Grand Parade Investments (JSE:GPL) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Grand Parade Investments and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Grand Parade Investments' Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00.
Is Grand Parade Investments' Profitability Rank too high?
Grand Parade Investments' current Profitability Rank of 2 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Grand Parade Investments has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grand Parade Investments' Profitability Rank compare to MCD and SBUX?
Grand Parade Investments' Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. Historically, Grand Parade Investments' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00 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 Restaurants company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Restaurants 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 Grand Parade Investments and its competitors. Grand Parade Investments's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grand Parade Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grand Parade Investments (JSE:GPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.78, compared to a current price of R1.80 — trading 130.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Grand Parade Investments' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Grand Parade Investments (JSE:GPL), the current Profitability Rank is 2 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 Grand Parade Investments (JSE:GPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grand Parade Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R1.80 is trading 130.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.78. GuruFocus considers Grand Parade Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:GPL:

  • Profitability Rank: 2 (50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: R0.78 vs. price of R1.80 (130.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Grand Parade Investments Business Description

Address 109 Rosmead Avenue, First Floor, Block D, Kenilworth Racecourse, Kenilworth, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7780
Grand Parade Investments Ltd is an empowerment company. The company's operating segments include Food, gaming, and leisure. It generates maximum revenue from the Gaming and Leisure segment. The gaming and leisure segment includes SunWest, Sun Slots, Worcester Casino, and Infinity Gaming Africa.
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