Mr Price Group (MRP) Stock Overview
Provides fashion-value merchandise in South Africa and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Mr Price Group Limited Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | R161.85 |
| 52 Week High | R230.99 |
| 52 Week Low | R146.28 |
| Beta | 0.46 |
| 1 Month Change | -5.02% |
| 3 Month Change | -6.95% |
| 1 Year Change | -22.66% |
| 3 Year Change | 19.84% |
| 5 Year Change | -19.34% |
| Change since IPO | 2,597.50% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Sep 17
MRP: Higher Growth Outlook And Lower Margin Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have cut their Mr Price Group fair value estimate from ZAR478.31 to ZAR223.00. They point to updated assumptions that include a higher discount rate, a higher revenue growth outlook, a lower profit margin, and a lower future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update • Sep 03
MRP: Dividend Stability And Higher Revenue Outlook Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Mr Price Group to ZAR195.59 from ZAR243.93, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and the stock's future P/E valuation. What’s in the News for Mr Price Group Mr Price Group declared a final gross cash dividend of 592.8 cents per share for the 52 weeks ended 28 March 2026, according to the company.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Sep 17
MRP: Higher Growth Outlook And Lower Margin Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have cut their Mr Price Group fair value estimate from ZAR478.31 to ZAR223.00. They point to updated assumptions that include a higher discount rate, a higher revenue growth outlook, a lower profit margin, and a lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Sep 03
MRP: Dividend Stability And Higher Revenue Outlook Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Mr Price Group to ZAR195.59 from ZAR243.93, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and the stock's future P/E valuation. What’s in the News for Mr Price Group Mr Price Group declared a final gross cash dividend of 592.8 cents per share for the 52 weeks ended 28 March 2026, according to the company.
Narrative Update • Jun 18
MRP: Stable Dividend Policy And Margins Are Expected To Support Fairly Valued Shares
Analysts have kept the Mr Price Group price target steady at ZAR173.00. A slightly higher discount rate, lower revenue growth assumption, and higher profit margin and future P/E inputs are driving the unchanged fair value view.Narrative Update • Jun 04
MRP: Lower Required Returns Will Support Stronger Future Earnings Power
Analysts have nudged their price target for Mr Price Group slightly higher to ZAR478.31 from ZAR476.48, citing updated assumptions that reflect modest adjustments to the discount rate, revenue, profit margin and future P/E expectations. What's in the News No recent company specific news items were provided in the available sources for Mr Price Group, so investors may need to rely more heavily on the latest analyst assumptions and published financial reports.Narrative Update • May 21
MRP: Future Dividend Strength Seen Supporting Returns Despite Retail Headwinds
Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Mr Price Group from ZAR196.30 to ZAR173.00 to reflect updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and the future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated fair value has fallen from ZAR196.30 to ZAR173.00, a reduction of about 12%.Narrative Update • May 05
MRP: Higher Growth And Margin Assumptions Will Support Stronger Future Returns
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Mr Price Group slightly from ZAR480.13 to ZAR476.48, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Adjusted slightly lower from ZAR480.13 to ZAR476.48.Narrative Update • Apr 21
MRP: Allan Gray’s Larger Stake Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Mr Price Group to ZAR243.93 from ZAR252.82, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly softer revenue growth, a marginally higher discount rate, and a small adjustment to future P/E and profit margin expectations. What's in the News Allan Gray Proprietary Limited acquired an additional minority stake in Mr Price Group Limited (JSE:MRP) on January 22, 2026, increasing its clients' holding to 10.1318% of the total issued ordinary shares (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 06
MRP: Larger Minority Stake Will Support Future Return Potential
Analysts have trimmed their ZAR fair value estimate for Mr Price Group from ZAR518.14 to ZAR480.13, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Allan Gray Proprietary Limited acquired an additional minority stake in Mr Price Group Limited (JSE:MRP) on January 22, 2026, increasing its clients' holding to 10.1318% of the total issued ordinary shares (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 23
MRP: Dividend Support And Allan Gray Ownership Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their ZAR fair value estimate for Mr Price Group slightly lower from ZAR253.93 to ZAR252.82, citing only modest tweaks to assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News Allan Gray Proprietary Limited acquired an additional minority stake in Mr Price Group Limited (JSE:MRP) on January 22, 2026, increasing its clients' holding to 10.1318% of the total issued ordinary shares (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 09
MRP: Dividend Support And Allan Gray Ownership Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Mr Price Group slightly, from ZAR259.03 to ZAR253.93, as small adjustments to the discount rate and expected future P/E have resulted in a modestly lower fair value estimate. What's in the News Allan Gray Proprietary Limited acquired an additional minority stake in Mr Price Group Limited (JSE:MRP) on January 22, 2026, taking Allan Gray clients' holding to 10.1318% of the total issued ordinary shares of the company (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 22
MRP: Dividend Support And New Shareholder Backing Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Mr Price Group to ZAR259.03 from ZAR269.03, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a slightly higher future P/E multiple, together with a marginally lower discount rate. What's in the News Allan Gray Proprietary Limited acquired an additional minority stake in Mr Price Group Limited (JSE:MRP) on January 22, 2026, taking Allan Gray clients to 10.1318% of the total issued ordinary shares of the company (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 08
MRP: Dividend Strength Will Support Future Upside Despite Lower Implied Multiple
Analysts have reduced their price target for Mr Price Group to R269.03 from R297.45, reflecting updated assumptions that include a slightly lower discount rate, a modest change in revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Allan Gray Proprietary Limited completed the acquisition of an additional minority stake in Mr Price Group Limited on 22 January 2026, with Allan Gray clients now holding 10.1318% of the total issued ordinary shares of the company (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 25
MRP: Higher Interim Dividend And Increased Stake Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Mr Price Group from R521.17 to R518.14, reflecting slightly adjusted assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Allan Gray Proprietary Limited completed the acquisition of an additional minority stake in Mr Price Group Limited (JSE:MRP) on 22 January 2026, with its clients now holding 10.1318% of the total issued ordinary shares (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 11
MRP: Higher Interim Dividend Will Support Future Return Potential
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Mr Price Group from R553.99 to R521.17. This reflects slightly more cautious assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples.Analysis Article • Jan 01
Mr Price Group Limited's (JSE:MRP) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing
When close to half the companies in South Africa have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 9x, you may consider...Narrative Update • Dec 25
MRP Will Reward Shareholders Through Growing Dividend Despite Retail Headwinds
Analysts have lowered their price target for Mr Price Group from R257.00 to R196.30, citing higher required returns, slower expected revenue growth and a more conservative future earnings multiple. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have highlighted that the reduced price target for Mr Price Group primarily reflects a reassessment of the company’s risk profile, with higher discount rates applied to future cash flows given a more uncertain macroeconomic backdrop and competitive retail environment.Narrative Update • Dec 11
MRP: Dividend Momentum And Margin Recovery Will Drive Share Price Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Mr Price Group to ZAR 257, a modest uplift that reflects slightly improved margin expectations and valuation multiples despite a higher assumed discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary on Mr Price Group has turned incrementally more constructive following the upgrade to Buy, with the higher target price framed as a function of both improving operational execution and a still-reasonable valuation backdrop.Narrative Update • Nov 27
MRP: Dividend Increase And Margin Stability Will Support Share Price Upside
The analyst price target for Mr Price Group has risen slightly from ZAR 301.42 to ZAR 301.53. Analysts point to improving revenue growth forecasts and stable profit margins.Analysis Article • Nov 26
Mr Price Group (JSE:MRP) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ZAR3.23
Mr Price Group Limited ( JSE:MRP ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ZAR3.23 per share on the 15th of...Narrative Update • Nov 12
MRP: Future Dividend Support Expected From Healthy Cash Flows And Balance Sheet Strength
Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Mr Price Group from ZAR 316.95 to ZAR 301.42. This reflects more cautious assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins, despite recent positive outlooks for the company.Analysis Article • Oct 01
Mr Price Group Limited's (JSE:MRP) Price Is Out Of Tune With Earnings
When close to half the companies in South Africa have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 8x, you may consider...Analysis Article • Aug 20
Do Mr Price Group's (JSE:MRP) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Jun 13
Mr Price Group's (JSE:MRP) Solid Earnings Are Supported By Other Strong Factors
Even though Mr Price Group Limited's ( JSE:MRP ) recent earnings release was robust, the market didn't seem to notice...Analysis Article • Jun 10
Mr Price Group Limited's (JSE:MRP) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.3x Mr Price Group Limited ( JSE:MRP ) may be sending very bearish...Analysis Article • Jun 10
Mr Price Group's (JSE:MRP) Dividend Will Be Increased To ZAR5.94
Mr Price Group Limited's ( JSE:MRP ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to ZAR5.94...Analysis Article • Mar 04
Mr Price Group Limited (JSE:MRP) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Mr Price Group Limited's ( JSE:MRP ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 18.6x might make it look like a strong sell...Analysis Article • Jan 27
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Mr Price Group Limited (JSE:MRP)?
Mr Price Group Limited ( JSE:MRP ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a...
New Narrative • Dec 17
Profitable Market Share Gains And Supply Chain Innovations Propel Retail Earnings
Focus on strategic market share gains has improved gross profit margins, potentially enhancing net margins.Analysis Article • Nov 26
Getting In Cheap On Mr Price Group Limited (JSE:MRP) Is Unlikely
Mr Price Group Limited's ( JSE:MRP ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 22.1x might make it look like a strong sell...Analysis Article • Oct 09
What Does Mr Price Group Limited's (JSE:MRP) Share Price Indicate?
While Mr Price Group Limited ( JSE:MRP ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention...Analysis Article • Sep 23
Does Mr Price Group (JSE:MRP) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Aug 28
Is Now The Time To Put Mr Price Group (JSE:MRP) On Your Watchlist?
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Aug 14
Getting In Cheap On Mr Price Group Limited (JSE:MRP) Is Unlikely
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 17x Mr Price Group Limited ( JSE:MRP ) may be sending very bearish signals...Analysis Article • Jun 21
We Like Mr Price Group's (JSE:MRP) Earnings For More Than Just Statutory Profit
Shareholders appeared to be happy with Mr Price Group Limited's ( JSE:MRP ) solid earnings report last week. According...Analysis Article • Jun 17
Is Mr Price Group (JSE:MRP) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Apr 27
What Mr Price Group Limited's (JSE:MRP) P/E Is Not Telling You
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.6x Mr Price Group Limited ( JSE:MRP ) may be sending very bearish...Analysis Article • Apr 04
Is There Now An Opportunity In Mr Price Group Limited (JSE:MRP)?
Mr Price Group Limited ( JSE:MRP ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth of 18% on...Analysis Article • Jan 15
Here's Why Mr Price Group (JSE:MRP) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Analysis Article • Dec 28
Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Mr Price Group Limited (JSE:MRP)
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 13.4x Mr Price Group Limited ( JSE:MRP ) may be sending bearish signals at...Analysis Article • Nov 29
Mr Price Group (JSE:MRP) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year
Mr Price Group Limited's ( JSE:MRP ) dividend is being reduced by 9.3% to ZAR2.84 per share on 18th of December, in...Analysis Article • Aug 04
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Mr Price Group Limited's (JSE:MRP) P/E Ratio
Mr Price Group Limited's ( JSE:MRP ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 12.3x might make it look like a sell right...Analysis Article • Jul 02
Mr Price Group (JSE:MRP) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To ZAR4.47
Mr Price Group Limited ( JSE:MRP ) is reducing its dividend from last year's comparable payment to ZAR4.47 on the 17th...Analysis Article • Jun 25
Mr Price Group (JSE:MRP) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Ideally, a business will show two...Shareholder Returns
| MRP | ZA Specialty Retail | ZA Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.5% | -1.5% | -1.6% |
| 1Y | -22.7% | -27.8% | 5.7% |
Return vs Industry: MRP exceeded the ZA Specialty Retail industry which returned -27.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: MRP underperformed the ZA Market which returned 5.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| MRP volatility | |
|---|---|
| MRP Average Weekly Movement | 4.1% |
| Specialty Retail Industry Average Movement | 4.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.7% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in ZA Market | 10.8% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in ZA Market | 2.6% |
Stable Share Price: MRP has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the ZA market.
Volatility Over Time: MRP's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | n/a | Mark Blair | www.mrpricegroup.com |
Mr Price Group Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides fashion-value merchandise in South Africa and internationally. It operates through five segments: Apparel, Homeware, Financial Services, Telecoms, and Central Services. The company offers clothing, sportswear, accessories, babywear, football supporters’ gear, casual wear, schoolwear, underwear, footwear, sporting equipment, and cosmetics; home textiles, décor products, accessories, kitchen and dining products, furniture, and kids merchandise; and mobile devices and accessories, as well as value added services, such as airtime, data, electricity, and DStv and bus ticketing.
Mr Price Group Limited Fundamentals Summary
| MRP fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | R41.94b |
| Earnings (TTM) | R3.73b |
| Revenue (TTM) | R42.40b |
11.2x
P/E Ratio1.0x
P/S RatioIs MRP overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| MRP income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | R42.40b |
| Cost of Revenue | R24.32b |
| Gross Profit | R18.08b |
| Other Expenses | R14.34b |
| Earnings | R3.73b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 28, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 14.52 |
| Gross Margin | 42.63% |
| Net Profit Margin | 8.80% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 45.7% |
How did MRP perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
5.7%
Current Dividend Yield63%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/21 16:30 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/28 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Mr Price Group Limited is covered by 17 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Darren Cohn | Absa Bank Limited |
| Victor Dima | Arqaam Capital Research Offshore S.A.L. |
| Atiyyah Vawda | Avior Capital Markets |