Henderson Highome Trust (CHIX:HHIL) Gross Margin %: 96.75% (As of Jun. 2026)

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CHIX:HHIL Henderson High Income Trust PLC CHIX:HHIL
51 GF Score
Price £2.05
GF Value £3.35
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Henderson Highome Trust Gross Margin %?

Henderson Highome Trust CHIX:HHIL 51 Gross Margin % is 96.75% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HHIL with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 545 Asset Management companies, Henderson Highome Trust ranks worse than 183486.06% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Henderson Highome Trust's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was £22.86 Mil. Henderson Highome Trust's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was £23.63 Mil. Therefore, Henderson Highome Trust's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 96.75%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Henderson Highome Trust's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


CHIX:HHIl's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 56.6
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Henderson Highome Trust had a gross margin of 96.75% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Henderson Highome Trust was 0.00% per year.


Henderson Highome Trust  (CHIX:HHIl) 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

Henderson Highome Trust had a gross margin of 96.75% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.


Henderson Highome Trust Gross Margin % Related Terms


Henderson Highome Trust Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Henderson Highome Trust's Gross Margin % can be seen below:

* 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.

Henderson Highome Trust Gross Margin % Chart

Henderson Highome Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Henderson Highome Trust Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 96.08 92.37 97.90 97.05 96.75

CHIX:HHIL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Henderson Highome Trust'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.


Henderson Highome Trust Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Henderson Highome Trust's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Henderson Highome Trust's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Henderson Highome Trust Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Henderson Highome Trust's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=20.9 / 22.578
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(22.578 - 1.631) / 22.578
=92.78 %

Henderson Highome Trust's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=22.9 / 23.631
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(23.631 - 0.769) / 23.631
=96.75 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 96.75% mean?
Henderson Highome Trust (CHIX:HHIL) has a Gross Margin % of 96.75% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Henderson Highome Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Henderson Highome Trust ranks #999999 out of 545 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Henderson Highome Trust's Gross Margin % too high?
Henderson Highome Trust's current Gross Margin % is 96.75%. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 56.60. Henderson Highome Trust's value of 96.75% is 70.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Henderson Highome Trust ranks #999999 out of 545 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Henderson Highome Trust has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henderson Highome Trust's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Henderson Highome Trust ranks #999999 out of 545 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Henderson Highome Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 56.60. Henderson Highome Trust's value of 96.75% is 70.9% above this benchmark. 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 56.60, based on 545 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. Henderson Highome Trust's current Gross Margin % of 96.75% is 70.9% 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 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 Henderson Highome Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 56.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henderson Highome Trust's current Gross Margin % is 96.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Henderson Highome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henderson Highome Trust (CHIX:HHIL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.35, compared to a current price of £2.05 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 96.75% and 70.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 56.60. Henderson Highome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Henderson Highome Trust (CHIX:HHIL), the current Gross Margin % is 96.75% as of Jun. 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 Henderson Highome Trust (CHIX:HHIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henderson Highome Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.05 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.35. GuruFocus considers Henderson Highome Trust to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HHIL:

  • Gross Margin %: 96.75%
  • GF Value™: £3.35 vs. price of £2.05 (39% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.9% above the Asset Management median (#999999 of 545)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HHIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Henderson Highome Trust Business Description

Other Exchanges HHI:UK
Address 201 Bishopsgate, London, GBR, EC2M 3AE
Henderson High Income Trust PLC is a United Kingdom-based Investment Trust. The company's investment objective is to invest in a prudently diversified selection of both known and smaller companies to provide investors with a high dividend income stream while also maintaining the prospect of capital growth. To achieve this objective, the company invests substantially in ordinary shares of listed companies and the rest in fixed-interest stocks. Henderson's trust comprises securities in a variety of sectors, including financials, consumer goods, consumer services, fixed interest, telecommunications, utilities, healthcare, oil, and gas. The majority of its investments are based in the United Kingdom.
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