Valuation check: PPASF's profit margin is -0.6%, below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.53%.
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Trailing 12 months ending Feb 2026
Pick n Pay Stores Limited's profit margin stands at -0.6% as of February 2026. That compares with -0.9% in the prior-year period — up 33.7% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.53%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
Pick n Pay Stores Limited reported -0.6% in profit margin versus -0.9% a year earlier — a 33.7% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.
Pick n Pay Stores Limited sits lower the Consumer Discretionary benchmark (4.53%) with a profit margin of -0.6%. That is roughly 113.2% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A profit margin of -0.6% for Pick n Pay Stores Limited means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how Pick n Pay Stores Limited's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places PPASF next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.