Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP) ROE %: 32.58% (As of Feb. 2026) — 54% Above Median


JSE:EXP Exemplar REITail Ltd JSE:EXP
73 GF Score
Price R18.00
GF Value R15.65
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Exemplar REITail ROE %?

Exemplar REITail JSE:EXP 73 ROE % is 32.58% as of Feb. 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 21.09. GuruFocus rates JSE:EXP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of R15.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 933 REITs companies, Exemplar REITail ranks better than 95.61% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Exemplar REITail's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R1,988 Mil. Exemplar REITail's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R6,103 Mil. Therefore, Exemplar REITail's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 32.58%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Exemplar REITail's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:EXP' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.4   Med: 21.09   Max: 23.9
Current: 23.9

During the past 11 years, Exemplar REITail's highest ROE % was 23.90%. The lowest was 6.40%. And the median was 21.09%.

JSE:EXP's ROE % is ranked better than
95.61% of 933 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 6.15 vs JSE:EXP: 23.90

Exemplar REITail  (JSE:EXP) ROE % Explanation

ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=1988.294/6103.4805
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(1988.294 / 1558.628)*(1558.628 / 11243.1565)*(11243.1565 / 6103.4805)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=127.57 %*0.1386*1.8421
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=17.68 %*1.8421
=32.58 %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=1988.294/6103.4805
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / Operating Income) * (Operating Income / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (1988.294 / 2089.228) * (2089.228 / 896.68) * (896.68 / 1558.628) * (1558.628 / 11243.1565) * (11243.1565 / 6103.4805)
= Tax Burden * Interest Burden * Operating Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 0.9517 * 2.33 * 57.53 % * 0.1386 * 1.8421
=32.58 %

Note: The net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.

* 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.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.


Exemplar REITail ROE % Related Terms


Exemplar REITail ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Exemplar REITail's ROE % can be seen below:

* 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.

Exemplar REITail ROE % Chart

Exemplar REITail Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
ROE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.23 21.86 14.71 21.09 23.52

Exemplar REITail Semi-Annual Data
Feb15 Feb16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
ROE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.24 14.84 27.71 14.95 32.58

JSE:EXP vs SPG, O, KIM: ROE % Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Exemplar REITail's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs REITs Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Exemplar REITail's ROE % falls into.


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Exemplar REITail ROE % Calculation

Exemplar REITail's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Feb. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Feb. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=1417.594/( (5587.499+6467.929)/ 2 )
=1417.594/6027.714
=23.52 %

Exemplar REITail's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Aug. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=1988.294/( (5739.032+6467.929)/ 2 )
=1988.294/6103.4805
=32.58 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) net income data. ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of 32.58% mean?
Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP) has a ROE % of 32.58% as of Feb. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Exemplar REITail and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 21.09. Over the past decade, Exemplar REITail's ROE % has ranged from 6.40 to 23.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Exemplar REITail ranks #41 out of 933 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is Exemplar REITail's ROE % too high?
Exemplar REITail's current ROE % of 32.58% is 54% above median its 10-year median of 21.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.40 to a high of 23.90. The REITs industry median ROE % is 6.15. Exemplar REITail's value of 32.58% is 429.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Exemplar REITail ranks #41 out of 933 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 ROE % compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Exemplar REITail ranks #41 out of 933 companies for ROE %. This places Exemplar REITail in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 6.15. Exemplar REITail's value of 32.58% is 429.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Exemplar REITail's own ROE % has ranged from 6.40 to 23.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.09 vs. the industry median of 6.15, Exemplar REITail has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for a REITs company?
The median ROE % among REITs companies is 6.15, based on 933 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Exemplar REITail's current ROE % of 32.58% is 429.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Exemplar REITail and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median ROE % is 6.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Exemplar REITail's current ROE % is 32.58%, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 21.09. 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 R15.65, compared to a current price of R18.00 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 32.58%, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 21.09 and 429.8% above the REITs industry median of 6.15. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP), the current ROE % is 32.58% 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 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of R15.65. GuruFocus considers Exemplar REITail to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:EXP:

  • ROE %: 32.58% (54% above median its 10-year median of 21.09)
  • GF Value™: R15.65 vs. price of R18.00 (15% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 429.8% above the REITs median (#41 of 933)

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.
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