We Buy Cars Holding (JSE:WBC) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Above Median

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What is We Buy Cars Holding Profitability Rank?

We Buy Cars Holding JSE:WBC -0.45% 15 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:WBC with a GF Score™ of 15/100.

We Buy Cars Holding has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

We Buy Cars Holding's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.59%. As of today, We Buy Cars Holding's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


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JSE:WBC vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, We Buy Cars Holding'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.


We Buy Cars Holding Profitability Rank vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, We Buy Cars Holding's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where We Buy Cars Holding's Profitability Rank falls into.


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We Buy Cars Holding 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.

We Buy Cars Holding has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

We Buy Cars Holding'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 )
=656.013 / 14301.546
=4.59 %

* 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

We Buy Cars Holding has an F-score of 5 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 5 mean?
We Buy Cars Holding (JSE:WBC) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on We Buy Cars Holding and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, We Buy Cars Holding's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00.
Is We Buy Cars Holding's Profitability Rank too high?
We Buy Cars Holding's current Profitability Rank of 5 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, We Buy Cars Holding has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does We Buy Cars Holding's Profitability Rank compare to CVNA and PAG?
We Buy Cars Holding's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. Historically, We Buy Cars Holding's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 We Buy Cars Holding and its competitors. We Buy Cars Holding's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 25% above 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 We Buy Cars Holding stock overvalued right now?
We Buy Cars Holding (JSE:WBC) has a current Profitability Rank of 5. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. We Buy Cars Holding's overall GF Score™ is 15/100. 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 We Buy Cars Holding (JSE:WBC), the current Profitability Rank is 5 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.

We Buy Cars Holding Business Description

Address 6 Byls Bridge Boulevard, Building 7, Byls Bridge Office Park, Centurion, GT, ZAF, 0046
We Buy Cars Holding Ltd is an automotive retailer focused on buying, reconditioning, and retail sales through both physical supermarkets and its digital platforms. The company's two reportable segments are: i) Buyer, distributor and retailer of pre-owned motor vehicles with the attendant sale of finance and insurance products and other ancillary products. ii) Property rental: Rental of warehouses to group companies. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Buyer, distributor and retailer of pre-owned motor vehicles segment.
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