City of London Investment GroupCHIX:CLIGL 87 Gross Margin % is 52.92% as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 74.84. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CLIGL with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 551 Asset Management companies, City of London Investment Group ranks better than 64.07% on this metric.
City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGl) 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
City of London Investment Group had a gross margin of 52.92% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
City of London Investment Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
City of London Investment 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.
City of London Investment Group Gross Margin % Chart
CHIX:CLIGL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, City of London Investment 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.
City of London Investment Group Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, City of London Investment Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City of London Investment 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.
City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL) has a Gross Margin % of 52.92% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on City of London Investment Group and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 74.84. Over the past decade, City of London Investment Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 68.74 to 79.38. According to the industry distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #198 out of 551 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is City of London Investment Group's Gross Margin % too high?
City of London Investment Group's current Gross Margin % of 52.92% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 74.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.74 to a high of 79.38. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.53. City of London Investment Group's value of 52.92% is 8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #198 out of 551 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, City of London Investment Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City of London Investment Group's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #198 out of 551 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts City of London Investment Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.53. City of London Investment Group's value of 52.92% is 8% below this benchmark. Historically, City of London Investment Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 68.74 to 79.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.84 vs. the industry median of 57.53, City of London Investment Group 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 57.53, based on 551 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. City of London Investment Group's current Gross Margin % of 52.92% is 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 City of London Investment Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City of London Investment Group's current Gross Margin % is 52.92%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 74.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City of London Investment Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.11, compared to a current price of £4.55 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 52.92%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 74.84 and 8% below the Asset Management industry median of 57.53. City of London Investment Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 8 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 City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL), the current Gross Margin % is 52.92% as of Dec. 2025. 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 City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £4.55 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.11.
GuruFocus considers City of London Investment Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CLIGL:
Gross Margin %: 52.92% (29% below median its 10-year median of 74.84)
GF Value™: £5.11 vs. price of £4.55 (11% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8% below the Asset Management median (#198 of 551)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CLIGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City of London Investment Group Business Description
City of London Investment Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based asset management company. The company through its subsidiaries offers products of emerging markets and closed-end funds. Its principal operating subsidiary acts as an investment adviser for the company. It has operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
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