NaspersNAPRF -1.44%79 ROE % is 20.52% as of Sep. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 22.12. GuruFocus rates NAPRF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $87.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,097 Retail - Cyclical companies, Naspers ranks better than 85.51% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Naspers's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $4,768 Mil. Naspers's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $23,232 Mil. Therefore, Naspers's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 20.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Naspers's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
NAPRF'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.49 Med: 22.12 Max: 57.44
Current: 25.71
During the past 13 years, Naspers's highest ROE % was 57.44%. The lowest was 13.49%. And the median was 22.12%.
NAPRF's ROE % is ranked better than 85.51% of 1097
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 6.46
vs NAPRF: 25.71
Naspers (OTCPK:NAPRF) 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 (Sep. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 2025) 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.
Naspers ROE % Related Terms
Naspers ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Naspers'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 Internet Retail subindustry, Naspers'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.
Naspers ROE % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Naspers's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Naspers'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 (Sep. 2025) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Naspers (NAPRF) has a ROE % of 20.52% as of Sep. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Naspers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.12. Over the past decade, Naspers' ROE % has ranged from 13.49 to 57.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Naspers ranks #159 out of 1097 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Naspers' ROE % too high?
Naspers' current ROE % of 20.52% is near median its 10-year median of 22.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.49 to a high of 57.44. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROE % is 6.46. Naspers' value of 20.52% is 217.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Naspers ranks #159 out of 1097 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Naspers has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Naspers' ROE % compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Naspers ranks #159 out of 1097 companies for ROE %. This places Naspers in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 6.46. Naspers' value of 20.52% is 217.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Naspers' own ROE % has ranged from 13.49 to 57.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.12 vs. the industry median of 6.46, Naspers 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.46, based on 1,097 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. Naspers's current ROE % of 20.52% is 217.6% 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 Naspers and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROE % is 6.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Naspers's current ROE % is 20.52%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Naspers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naspers (NAPRF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $87.08, compared to a current price of $52.01 — trading 40.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 20.52%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.12 and 217.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 6.46. Naspers' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Naspers (NAPRF), the current ROE % is 20.52% as of Sep. 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 Naspers (NAPRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naspers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $52.01 is trading 40.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $87.08.
GuruFocus considers Naspers to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NAPRF:
ROE %: 20.52% (near median its 10-year median of 22.12)
GF Value™: $87.08 vs. price of $52.01 (40.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 217.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#159 of 1097)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAPRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Naspers Ltd is an Internet and entertainment group and technology investor in the world. Operating in more than 120 countries and markets with long-term growth potential, Naspers builds companies that empower people and enrich communities. It runs some of the platforms in the internet, video entertainment, and media. Naspers operates in various sectors including online classifieds, food delivery, payments, travel, education, health, and social and internet platforms. People use products and services of companies that Naspers has invested in, acquired, or built, including Azos, PharmEasy, ElasticRun, Alwans, and Vegrow among others. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Europe and the rest from Asia, Africa, Latin America, North America, and other regions.
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