Acadian Asset ManagementAAMI +3.48%86 Gross Margin % is 42.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 46.49. GuruFocus rates AAMI with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 553 Asset Management companies, Acadian Asset Management ranks worse than 66.37% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Acadian Asset Management had a gross margin of 42.16% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Acadian Asset Management Gross Margin % Related Terms
Acadian Asset Management Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Acadian Asset Management's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
Acadian Asset Management Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Acadian Asset Management's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acadian Asset Management's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) has a Gross Margin % of 42.16% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Acadian Asset Management and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.49. Over the past decade, Acadian Asset Management's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.79 to 61.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #367 out of 553 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 66.4%.
Is Acadian Asset Management's Gross Margin % too high?
Acadian Asset Management's current Gross Margin % of 42.16% is near median its 10-year median of 46.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.79 to a high of 61.74. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 58.40. Acadian Asset Management's value of 42.16% is 27.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #367 out of 553 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Acadian Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acadian Asset Management's Gross Margin % compare to GDV and PTY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #367 out of 553 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Acadian Asset Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 58.40. Acadian Asset Management's value of 42.16% is 27.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Acadian Asset Management's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.79 to 61.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.49 vs. the industry median of 58.40, Acadian Asset Management has consistently been below 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 Gross Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 58.40, based on 553 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acadian Asset Management's current Gross Margin % of 42.16% is 27.8% below 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Acadian Asset Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 58.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acadian Asset Management's current Gross Margin % is 42.16%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acadian Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.11, compared to a current price of $72.20 — trading 75.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.16%, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.49 and 27.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 58.40. Acadian Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acadian Asset Management (AAMI), the current Gross Margin % is 42.16% 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 Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Asset Management stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $72.20 is trading 75.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $41.11.
GuruFocus considers Acadian Asset Management to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AAMI:
Gross Margin %: 42.16% (near median its 10-year median of 46.49)
GF Value™: $41.11 vs. price of $72.20 (75.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.8% below the Asset Management median (#367 of 553)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AAMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acadian Asset Management Inc is a holding company that operates a systematic investment management business through its subsidiary, that offers institutional investors across the globe access to a diversified array of systematic investment strategies designed to meet a range of risk and return objectives.
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