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Planet VenturesFRA:P6U -11.67%34 Gross Margin % is 92.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 99.91. GuruFocus rates FRA:P6U with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 554 Asset Management companies, Planet Ventures ranks better than 65.88% on this metric.
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
Planet Ventures had a gross margin of 92.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Planet Ventures Gross Margin % Related Terms
Planet Ventures Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Planet Ventures'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:P6U vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Planet Ventures'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.
Planet Ventures Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Planet Ventures's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Planet Ventures'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.
Planet Ventures (FRA:P6U) has a Gross Margin % of 92.41% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Planet Ventures and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 99.91. Over the past decade, Planet Ventures' Gross Margin % has ranged from 76.57 to 167.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Planet Ventures ranks #189 out of 554 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Planet Ventures' Gross Margin % too high?
Planet Ventures' current Gross Margin % of 92.41% is near median its 10-year median of 99.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 76.57 to a high of 167.65. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 56.74. Planet Ventures' value of 92.41% is 62.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Planet Ventures ranks #189 out of 554 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Planet Ventures has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Planet Ventures' Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Planet Ventures ranks #189 out of 554 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Planet Ventures in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 56.74. Planet Ventures' value of 92.41% is 62.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Planet Ventures' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 76.57 to 167.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.91 vs. the industry median of 56.74, Planet Ventures 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 56.74, based on 554 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. Planet Ventures's current Gross Margin % of 92.41% is 62.9% 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 Planet Ventures and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 56.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Planet Ventures's current Gross Margin % is 92.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 99.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Planet Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Planet Ventures (FRA:P6U) has a current Gross Margin % of 92.41%. The current Gross Margin % is 92.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 99.91 and 62.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 56.74. Planet Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 3 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 Planet Ventures (FRA:P6U), the current Gross Margin % is 92.41% 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.
Planet Ventures Inc is an investment company. The company invests in a portfolio of shares and other securities of publicly-listed and private companies to achieve capital appreciation of the portfolio. It invests in the mining, cryptocurrency, and blockchain arena, energy, biotech, and other sectors.
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