Nu-World HoldingsJSE:NWL +0.81%69 ROE % is 5.98% as of Feb. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 10.51. GuruFocus rates JSE:NWL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of R31.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,426 Hardware companies, Nu-World Holdings ranks better than 54.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nu-World Holdings's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:NWL'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.73 Med: 10.51 Max: 17.42
Current: 5.83
During the past 13 years, Nu-World Holdings's highest ROE % was 17.42%. The lowest was 4.73%. And the median was 10.51%.
JSE:NWL's ROE % is ranked better than 54.66% of 2426
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 4.635
vs JSE:NWL: 5.83
Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) 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:
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.
Nu-World Holdings ROE % Related Terms
Nu-World Holdings ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nu-World Holdings'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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Nu-World Holdings'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.
Nu-World Holdings ROE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nu-World Holdings's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nu-World Holdings's ROE % falls into.
* 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.
Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) has a ROE % of 5.98% 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 Nu-World Holdings and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 10.51. Over the past decade, Nu-World Holdings' ROE % has ranged from 4.73 to 17.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #1100 out of 2426 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Nu-World Holdings' ROE % too high?
Nu-World Holdings' current ROE % of 5.98% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 10.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.73 to a high of 17.42. The Hardware industry median ROE % is 4.64. Nu-World Holdings' value of 5.98% is 29% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #1100 out of 2426 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nu-World Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nu-World Holdings' ROE % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nu-World Holdings ranks #1100 out of 2426 companies for ROE %. This puts Nu-World Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 4.64. Nu-World Holdings' value of 5.98% is 29% above this benchmark. Historically, Nu-World Holdings' own ROE % has ranged from 4.73 to 17.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.51 vs. the industry median of 4.64, Nu-World Holdings 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 Hardware company?
The median ROE % among Hardware companies is 4.64, based on 2,426 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. Nu-World Holdings's current ROE % of 5.98% is 29% 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 Nu-World Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROE % is 4.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nu-World Holdings's current ROE % is 5.98%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 10.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nu-World Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R31.53, compared to a current price of R27.25 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 5.98%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 10.51 and 29% above the Hardware industry median of 4.64. Nu-World Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL), the current ROE % is 5.98% 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 Nu-World Holdings (JSE:NWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nu-World Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R27.25 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R31.53.
GuruFocus considers Nu-World Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NWL:
ROE %: 5.98% (43% below median its 10-year median of 10.51)
GF Value™: R31.53 vs. price of R27.25 (13.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29% above the Hardware median (#1100 of 2426)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nu-World Holdings Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in importing, manufacturing, assembling, marketing, and distributing branded consumer goods, including consumer electronics, high-technology, small electrical appliances, white goods, liquor, and furniture. It also manufactures kitchenware and Telefunken. The company operates its business in geographic segments that include South Africa, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. The South African segment generates maximum revenue for the company.
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