Eight Capital PartnersFRA:ECS0 32 Gross Margin % is 80.95% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 72.10. GuruFocus rates FRA:ECS0 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 551 Asset Management companies, Eight Capital Partners ranks better than 62.79% on this metric.
FRA:ECS0's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62.79% of 551
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 57.53
vs FRA:ECS0: 72.80
Eight Capital Partners had a gross margin of 80.95% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Eight Capital Partners was 0.00% per year.
Eight Capital Partners (FRA:ECS0) 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
Eight Capital Partners had a gross margin of 80.95% 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.
Eight Capital Partners Gross Margin % Related Terms
Eight Capital Partners Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eight Capital Partners'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:ECS0 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Eight Capital Partners'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.
Eight Capital Partners Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eight Capital Partners's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eight Capital Partners'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.
Eight Capital Partners (FRA:ECS0) has a Gross Margin % of 80.95% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Eight Capital Partners and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 72.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Eight Capital Partners ranks #205 out of 551 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Eight Capital Partners' Gross Margin % too high?
Eight Capital Partners' current Gross Margin % of 80.95% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 72.10. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.53. Eight Capital Partners' value of 80.95% is 40.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eight Capital Partners ranks #205 out of 551 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eight Capital Partners has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eight Capital Partners' Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eight Capital Partners ranks #205 out of 551 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Eight Capital Partners in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.53. Eight Capital Partners' value of 80.95% is 40.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 72.10 vs. the industry median of 57.53, Eight Capital Partners 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 57.53, 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. Eight Capital Partners's current Gross Margin % of 80.95% is 40.7% 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 Eight Capital Partners 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. Eight Capital Partners's current Gross Margin % is 80.95%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 72.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eight Capital Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eight Capital Partners (FRA:ECS0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.12, compared to a current price of €0.41 — trading 243.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 80.95%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 72.10 and 40.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 57.53. Eight Capital Partners' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 5 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 Eight Capital Partners (FRA:ECS0), the current Gross Margin % is 80.95% 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 Eight Capital Partners (FRA:ECS0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eight Capital Partners stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.41 is trading 243.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.12.
GuruFocus considers Eight Capital Partners to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ECS0:
Gross Margin %: 80.95% (12% above median its 10-year median of 72.10)
GF Value™: €0.12 vs. price of €0.41 (243.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.7% above the Asset Management median (#205 of 551)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ECS0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eight Capital Partners PLC is engaged in providing equity, debt, and equity-related investment capital, such as convertible loans, to growing companies that are seeking capital for growth and development, consolidation or acquisition, or as pre-IPO financing. It is focused on the opportunities to invest in the technology, media, telecoms, and financial services sectors.
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