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Universal DigitalFRA:8R20 Gross Margin % is 96.72% as of Jan. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 94.38. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 544 Asset Management companies, Universal Digital ranks better than 84.37% on this metric.
Universal Digital (FRA:8R20) 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
Universal Digital had a gross margin of 96.72% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Universal Digital Gross Margin % Related Terms
Universal Digital Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal Digital'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.
FRA:8R20 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Universal Digital'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.
Universal Digital Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Universal Digital's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Digital'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.
Universal Digital (FRA:8R20) has a Gross Margin % of 96.72% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Universal Digital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 94.38. Over the past decade, Universal Digital's Gross Margin % has ranged from 94.38 to 94.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Digital ranks #85 out of 544 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Universal Digital's Gross Margin % too high?
Universal Digital's current Gross Margin % of 96.72% is near median its 10-year median of 94.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 94.38 to a high of 94.38. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.71. Universal Digital's value of 96.72% is 67.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Digital ranks #85 out of 544 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Universal Digital's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Universal Digital ranks #85 out of 544 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Universal Digital in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.71. Universal Digital's value of 96.72% is 67.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Digital's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 94.38 to 94.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 94.38 vs. the industry median of 57.71, Universal Digital 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 Gross Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 57.71, based on 544 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. Universal Digital's current Gross Margin % of 96.72% is 67.6% 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 Universal Digital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Digital's current Gross Margin % is 96.72%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 94.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Digital stock overvalued right now?
Universal Digital (FRA:8R20) has a current Gross Margin % of 96.72%. The current Gross Margin % is 96.72%, which is near median its 10-year median of 94.38 and 67.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 57.71. 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 Universal Digital (FRA:8R20), the current Gross Margin % is 96.72% as of Jan. 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.
Universal Digital Inc is a Canadian investment company focused on digital assets, businesses and private and publicly listed entities that are involved in high-growth industries, with a particular focus on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency technologies. The company provide shareholders with long-term capital growth through a diversified investment approach, and to participate in the transformation of finance through the integration of digital asset strategies.
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