ACGP's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 96.56% of 553
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 58.27
vs ACGP: -163.94
Associated Capital Group had a gross margin of -75.63% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Associated Capital Group was -17.80% per year.
Associated Capital Group (OTCPK:ACGP) Gross Margin % Explanation
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
Associated Capital Group had a gross margin of -75.63% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Associated Capital Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Associated Capital Group 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, Associated Capital Group'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.
Associated Capital Group Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Associated Capital Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Associated Capital Group'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.
Associated Capital Group (ACGP) has a Gross Margin % of -75.63% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Associated Capital Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Associated Capital Group ranks #534 out of 553 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 96.6%.
Is Associated Capital Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Associated Capital Group's current Gross Margin % is -75.63%. Based on the distribution chart, Associated Capital Group ranks #534 out of 553 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Associated Capital Group has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Associated Capital Group's Gross Margin % compare to THQ and FFC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Associated Capital Group ranks #534 out of 553 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Associated Capital Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 58.27. 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 58.27, 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. 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 Associated Capital Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 58.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Associated Capital Group's current Gross Margin % is -75.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Associated Capital Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Associated Capital Group (ACGP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $78.31, compared to a current price of $36.00 — trading 54% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -75.63%. Associated Capital Group's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Associated Capital Group (ACGP), the current Gross Margin % is -75.63% 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 Associated Capital Group (ACGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Associated Capital Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $36.00 is trading 54% below its estimated GF Value™ of $78.31.
GuruFocus considers Associated Capital Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ACGP:
Gross Margin %: -75.63%
GF Value™: $78.31 vs. price of $36.00 (54% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Associated Capital Group Inc is a diversified financial services company. It operates in the business of alternative investment management, institutional research services, and cash and other assets through subsidiaries. The company principally manages assets across a range of risk and event arbitrage portfolios and in equity event-driven value strategies. The business earns management and incentive fees from its advisory activities. It manages assets on a discretionary basis and invests in a variety of U.S. and foreign securities, mainly in the developed global markets. The firm serves a wide variety of investors globally, including private wealth management clients, corporations, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations and endowments.
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