What is Highland Global Allocation Fund FCF Margin %?
Highland Global Allocation FundHGLB -0.65%46 FCF Margin % is 19.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 57.34. GuruFocus rates HGLB with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,456 Asset Management companies, Highland Global Allocation Fund ranks better than 88.67% on this metric.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Highland Global Allocation Fund FCF Margin % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Highland Global Allocation Fund's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Highland Global Allocation Fund FCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Highland Global Allocation Fund's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Highland Global Allocation Fund's FCF Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) has a FCF Margin % of 19.91% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Highland Global Allocation Fund and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 57.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Highland Global Allocation Fund ranks #165 out of 1456 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Highland Global Allocation Fund's FCF Margin % too high?
Highland Global Allocation Fund's current FCF Margin % of 19.91% is 65% below median its 10-year median of 57.34. The Asset Management industry median FCF Margin % is 14.32. Highland Global Allocation Fund's value of 19.91% is 39.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Highland Global Allocation Fund ranks #165 out of 1456 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Highland Global Allocation Fund has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highland Global Allocation Fund's FCF Margin % compare to FLC and DHF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Highland Global Allocation Fund ranks #165 out of 1456 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Highland Global Allocation Fund in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 14.32. Highland Global Allocation Fund's value of 19.91% is 39.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 57.34 vs. the industry median of 14.32, Highland Global Allocation Fund has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Asset Management companies is 14.32, based on 1,456 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Highland Global Allocation Fund's current FCF Margin % of 19.91% is 39.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Highland Global Allocation Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 14.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Highland Global Allocation Fund's current FCF Margin % is 19.91%, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 57.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highland Global Allocation Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.93, compared to a current price of $7.59 — trading 93.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 19.91%, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 57.34 and 39.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.32. Highland Global Allocation Fund's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB), the current FCF Margin % is 19.91% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highland Global Allocation Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.59 is trading 93.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.93.
GuruFocus considers Highland Global Allocation Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HGLB:
FCF Margin %: 19.91% (65% below median its 10-year median of 57.34)
GF Value™: $3.93 vs. price of $7.59 (93.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.1% above the Asset Management median (#165 of 1456)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HGLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Highland Global Allocation Fund Business Description
Highland Global Allocation Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term growth of capital and future income. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a portfolio of U.S. and foreign equity, debt, and money market securities. It may also invest in senior loans to domestic or foreign corporations, partnerships, and other entities that operate in a variety of industries and geographic regions.
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