Nampak Limited
NPK
Rank in Stocks
#15232
Nampak Limited is a prominent manufacturer and distributor specializing in a... Nampak Limited is a prominent manufacturer and distributor specializing in a comprehensive range of packaging solutions fabricated from metal, plastic, and paper, primarily serving markets across South Africa and the broader African continent. The company provides a diverse array of plastic packaging, including HDPE and PET bottles, jars, various closures, tubes, crates, and drums, catering to sectors such as fruit juice, dairy, carbonated soft drinks, water, alcoholic beverages, bakery goods, agriculture, chemicals, petroleum, personal care, and household products. Its metal packaging offerings feature aluminum beverage cans and ends for alcoholic, carbonated soft drink, fruit juice, energy drink, vegetable juice, and iced tea markets, alongside tinplate food cans for the preserved food industry. Nampak also supplies aluminum and tinplate cans, encompassing aerosols, monoblocs, and containers for paint and shoe polish, addressing personal care, household goods, and industrial requirements, complemented by crowns for the beverage sector. Furthermore, the company's paper division produces beverage cartons for milk, fruit juice, water, and traditional beer; self-opening paper bags for flour and sugar; and corrugated cases/boxes utilized by the tobacco, poultry, food, and general commercial industries, in addition to labels and folding cartons for the tobacco, food, and beverage markets. Nampak Limited maintains its corporate headquarters in Sandton, South Africa.
Share Price
$32.60
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$273.17M
Change (1 day)
1.91%
Change (1 year)
11.26%
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Operating Margin for Nampak Limited (NPK)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 14.75%
According to Nampak Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 14.75%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 18.13%.
Operating Margin history for Nampak Limited from 2003 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 14.75% | -18.64% |
| 2025 | 18.13% | 5.28% |
| 2024 | 17.22% | -209.33% |
| 2023 | -15.75% | -312.26% |
| 2022 | 7.42% | -13.32% |
| 2021 | 8.56% | -5,135.29% |
| 2020 | -0.17% | -106.18% |
| 2019 | 2.75% | -68.75% |
| 2018 | 8.80% | 72.21% |
| 2017 | 5.11% | -54.78% |
| 2016 | 11.30% | 16.26% |
| 2015 | 9.72% | 20.30% |
| 2014 | 8.08% | -23.63% |
| 2013 | 10.58% | 4.03% |
| 2012 | 10.17% | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 9.47% | 30.62% |
| 2010 | 7.25% | 273.71% |
| 2009 | 1.94% | -40.31% |
| 2008 | 3.25% | -65.90% |
| 2007 | 9.53% | -5.46% |
| 2006 | 10.08% | 15.86% |
| 2005 | 8.70% | -6.75% |
| 2004 | 9.33% | -2.41% |
| 2003 | 9.56% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.12% | -99.52% |
FI
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| 5.47% | -99.63% |
IE
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| 13.33% | -99.10% |
US
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| 8.55% | -99.42% |
US
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| 8.89% | -99.40% |
CH
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Nampak Limited's operating margin
What is Nampak Limited's operating margin?
Nampak Limited's operating margin is 14.75%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Nampak Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Nampak Limited's operating margin was 18.13%, compared with 17.22% in 2024.
How has Nampak Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Nampak Limited's operating margin was highest in 2025 (18.13%) and lowest in 2023 (-15.75%).
How does Nampak Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Nampak Limited's operating margin (14.75%) is higher than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Packaging Corporation of America, with 13.33%.