• Revenue: R40.7b (up 8.3% from FY 2024).

• Net income: R3.65b (up 11% from FY 2024).

• Profit margin: 9.0% (up from 8.7% in FY 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue.

• EPS: R14.16 (up from R12.76 in FY 2024).

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All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period

The primary driver behind last 12 months revenue was the Apparel segment contributing a total revenue of R31.5b (77% of total revenue). Notably, cost of sales worth R23.6b amounted to 58% of total revenue thereby underscoring the impact on earnings. The largest operating expense was Sales & Marketing costs, amounting to R8.46b (63% of total expenses). Explore how MRP’s revenue and expenses shape its earnings.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 7.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.9% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in South Africa.

Performance of the South African Specialty Retail industry.

The company’s shares are down 3.5% from a week ago.

We don’t want to rain on the parade too much, but we did also find 1 warning sign for Mr Price Group that you need to be mindful of.

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