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Naspers Limited

Naspers Limited

NPN.JO
Naspers LimitedZA flagJohannesburg Stock Exchange
85,307.00
ZAc
+4,182.00
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643.53BMarket Cap
Naspers Limited
NPN.JO
(Johannesburg Stock Exchange)

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85,307.00

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2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
TTM
FRC
2.59
13.7
2.8
14.97
3.26
2.84
14.14
6.92
1.51
9.16
13.9
21.72
28.6
34.51
8.41
13.81
8.79
Revenue per Share
0.41
1
0.34
1.37
0.62
0.48
5.42
26.31
3.16
7.09
12.43
42.18
20.78
15.32
6.14
6.33
1.32
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.27
1.87
0.41
-0.33
-0.09
-0.09
-0.52
-0.73
0.12
-0.71
-0.16
-3.39
-2.3
5.02
2.07
1.78
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.07
- -
0.07
0.36
0.14
0.07
0.38
0.43
0.09
0.48
0.51
0.82
0.92
1.07
0.31
0.67
- -
Dividend per Share
2.78
13.1
2.4
16.5
3.97
5.3
20.68
46.65
10.89
70.05
75.02
155.03
234.96
221.66
50.9
57.95
4.8
Book Value per Share
1.7
9.71
1.66
8.82
2.26
2.46
22.25
50.83
11.5
61.35
88.68
157.73
205.04
213.87
58.09
55.16
3.37
Tangible Book Value per Share
1,873
376
1,925
395
2,018
2,088
431
432
2,185
437
427
290
208
186
854
785
288
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
4,844
5,148
5,396
5,915
6,569
5,930
6,098
2,985
3,291
4,001
5,934
6,294
5,960
6,431
7,181
10,848
2,532
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
14.92
12.12
9.69
5.32
3.38
1.94
-4.97
-21.01
-16.07
-16.27
-18.3
-13.06
-7.25
-2.83
1.66
2.64
0.32
Operating Margin (%)
324
- -
286
268
262
280
342
142
146
218
264
197
205
211
191
576
- -
Depreciation Expense
770
377
654
542
1,257
994
2,337
11,358
6,901
3,097
5,304
12,223
4,331
2,855
5,242
4,972
381
Net Income, GAAP
23.83
37.17
27.29
30.72
21.15
20.62
10.12
0.63
5.22
6.45
- -
0.35
0.53
2.16
1.44
1.03
39.78
Effective Tax Rate (%)
15.9
7.33
12.13
9.17
19.14
16.76
38.32
380.5
209.69
77.41
89.38
194.2
72.67
44.39
73
45.83
15.04
Profit Margin (%)
627
700
964
433
519
782
2,200
8,929
8,971
7,305
3,378
10,885
19,219
17,477
16,010
11,530
86
Working Capital
1,862
2,016
2,878
3,244
3,674
3,694
3,342
4,301
3,245
3,759
8,148
15,933
15,939
15,990
15,399
15,988
210
LT Debt
6,287
6,464
6,044
6,477
6,903
9,150
13,142
25,692
28,131
29,928
40,861
50,128
44,605
41,282
51,211
53,818
1,190
Total Equity
7.34
4.49
4.12
2.18
1.62
0.75
-1.77
-2.59
-1.62
-1.87
- -
-1.42
-0.67
-0.3
0.19
0.4
0.36
Return on Invested Capital (%)
14.8
7.26
10.81
8.42
12.86
8.9
16.77
59.95
27.32
10.21
- -
26.55
11.57
8.29
-1.4
-1.04
30.88
Return on Capital (%)
16.31
7.45
13.7
9.73
17.3
10.42
23.38
78.19
31.42
11.39
16.94
31.77
9.23
6.33
12.37
11.18
41.69
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
Mar'06
Jun'07
Sep'07
ST Debt
276
- -
- -
LT Borrowings
124
- -
- -
LT Finance Leases
235
- -
210
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
- -
- -
- -
Market Capitalization
78,301
65,820
58,991

Working Capital

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
Mar'06
Jun'07
Sep'07
Total Current Assets
1,637
- -
1,045
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
1,102
- -
- -
Accounts Receivable, Net
250
- -
- -
Inventories
82
- -
- -
Total Current Liabilities
1,086
- -
959
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
276
- -
- -
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
22.49%
6.67%
5.09%
Free Cash Flow
65.05%
212.79%
-21.14%
Net Income, GAAP
60.83%
22.05%
-5.15%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
10.33%
14.28%
51.07%
Total Cash Common Dividend
17.36%
25.36%
101.53%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
6,431
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
7,181
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
10,848

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
15.32
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
6.14
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
6.33

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
1.07
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.31
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.67
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Business
Naspers Limited functions as a global consumer internet group, headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, with foundational roots extending back to 1915. This multinational entity operates as a prominent technology investor and operator across the globe, primarily through its controlled subsidiary, Prosus N.V., and various direct holdings. Its broad investment landscape covers key digital sectors, including online classifieds, dynamic food delivery services, robust payments and fintech solutions, and innovative educational technology platforms. The group cultivates an array of leading international brands, such as OLX Group in classifieds and PayU within financial technology. Its substantial engagement in food delivery encompasses interests in major services like iFood, Delivery Hero, and Swiggy, complemented by significant e-commerce businesses in South Africa, including Takealot.com and Mr D. Additionally, Naspers maintains a considerable media division through Media24, which involves digital media, print publishing of newspapers and magazines, book distribution, and media logistics locally. Strategically, the company is implementing an AI-first approach throughout its operations to bolster efficiency and propel innovation. Recent developments include the May 2025 acquisition of Despegar, a Latin American travel agency, and ongoing efforts to acquire Just Eat Takeaway.com, aimed at creating new AI-driven e-commerce leaders in various regions. Naspers actively works to enhance shareholder value through initiatives like its ongoing share repurchase program and by exploring further public listings of its Prosus portfolio companies, particularly within high-growth markets like India. The e-commerce segment has recently achieved significant profitability and accelerated growth.