Sabvest Capital Limited
SBP
Rank in Stocks
#14271
Sabvest Capital Limited, based in Sandton, South Africa, functions as a private... Sabvest Capital Limited, based in Sandton, South Africa, functions as a private equity and venture capital firm, focusing its investments across various stages including early, mid, and late-stage ventures, emerging growth, growth capital, and management buyouts. The firm primarily acquires equity stakes in both publicly traded and private companies. A key criterion for investment is a significant interest held by senior management or a family-managed structure. Sabvest Capital deliberately avoids stage one, start-up, greenfield projects, and turnaround situations. Additionally, new investments are typically limited to a maximum of 15% of its overall portfolio or 25% of shareholders' equity. It targets opportunities in a diverse range of sectors, including information technology, industrial, media, retail, trading, services, financial, and distribution. Its geographic focus spans South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the broader European market. Individual investments in portfolio companies typically range from R5 million ($0.8 million) to R25 million ($4.2 million), securing equity positions between 10% and 40%. While Sabvest Capital may secure majority or joint controlling stakes, it consistently refrains from assuming direct management responsibilities. Notably, for majority investments, the firm does not seek board representation, instead preferring substantial minority stakes in unlisted entities. Even with smaller percentage equity holdings, the group can exert influence via board representation or specific shareholder agreements. Beyond its core strategy, Sabvest Capital also maintains a secondary investment portfolio encompassing cash, bonds, short-term instruments, fund participations, shares, and various other investment and debt instruments. A significant portion of these holdings is strategically maintained in international currencies.
Share Price
$8.85
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$332.81M
Change (1 day)
0.00%
Change (1 year)
21.94%
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Operating Margin for Sabvest Capital Limited (SBP)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 786.98%
According to Sabvest Capital Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 786.98%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 802.24%.
Operating Margin history for Sabvest Capital Limited from 2012 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 786.98% | -1.90% |
| 2025 | 802.24% | 201.55% |
| 2024 | 266.04% | -406.67% |
| 2023 | -86.75% | -126.65% |
| 2022 | 325.54% | 16.37% |
| 2021 | 279.74% | -18.76% |
| 2020 | 344.35% | 65.78% |
| 2019 | 207.71% | 9.64% |
| 2018 | 189.44% | -70.08% |
| 2017 | 633.25% | 491.49% |
| 2016 | 107.06% | 15.73% |
| 2015 | 92.51% | 6.69% |
| 2014 | 86.71% | -5.77% |
| 2013 | 92.02% | 3.10% |
| 2012 | 89.25% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30.75% | -99.96% |
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| 86.97% | -99.89% |
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| 52.04% | -99.93% |
US
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| 7.84% | -99.99% |
US
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| 66.24% | -99.92% |
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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 Sabvest Capital Limited's operating margin
What is Sabvest Capital Limited's operating margin?
Sabvest Capital Limited's operating margin is 786.98%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Sabvest Capital Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Sabvest Capital Limited's operating margin was 802.24%, compared with 266.04% in 2024.
How has Sabvest Capital Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Sabvest Capital Limited's operating margin was highest in 2025 (802.24%) and lowest in 2023 (-86.75%).
How does Sabvest Capital Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Sabvest Capital Limited's operating margin (786.98%) is higher than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Investor AB (publ), with 86.97%.