EPE Capital PartnersJSE:EPE +2.97%58 Gross Margin % is 96.73% as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 75.21. GuruFocus rates JSE:EPE with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of R6.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Asset Management companies, EPE Capital Partners ranks better than 81.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for EPE Capital Partners's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:EPE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 59.47 Med: 75.21 Max: 104.18
Current: 92.67
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of EPE Capital Partners was 104.18%. The lowest was 59.47%. And the median was 75.21%.
JSE:EPE's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.93% of 548
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 57.9
vs JSE:EPE: 92.67
EPE Capital Partners had a gross margin of 96.73% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for EPE Capital Partners was 3.80% per year.
EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE) 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
EPE Capital Partners had a gross margin of 96.73% 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.
EPE Capital Partners Gross Margin % Related Terms
EPE Capital Partners Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EPE 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.
JSE:EPE vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, EPE 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.
EPE Capital Partners Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, EPE Capital Partners's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EPE 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.
EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE) has a Gross Margin % of 96.73% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on EPE Capital Partners and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 75.21. Over the past decade, EPE Capital Partners' Gross Margin % has ranged from 59.47 to 104.18. According to the industry distribution chart, EPE Capital Partners ranks #99 out of 548 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is EPE Capital Partners' Gross Margin % too high?
EPE Capital Partners' current Gross Margin % of 96.73% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 75.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.47 to a high of 104.18. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. EPE Capital Partners' value of 96.73% is 67.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EPE Capital Partners ranks #99 out of 548 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, EPE Capital Partners has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EPE Capital Partners' Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, EPE Capital Partners ranks #99 out of 548 companies for Gross Margin %. This places EPE Capital Partners in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. EPE Capital Partners' value of 96.73% is 67.1% above this benchmark. Historically, EPE Capital Partners' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 59.47 to 104.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.21 vs. the industry median of 57.90, EPE 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 57.90, based on 548 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. EPE Capital Partners's current Gross Margin % of 96.73% is 67.1% 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 EPE Capital Partners and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EPE Capital Partners's current Gross Margin % is 96.73%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 75.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EPE Capital Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R6.20, compared to a current price of R5.54 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 96.73%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 75.21 and 67.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 57.90. EPE Capital Partners' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE), the current Gross Margin % is 96.73% 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 EPE Capital Partners (JSE:EPE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPE Capital Partners stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R5.54 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R6.20.
GuruFocus considers EPE Capital Partners to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:EPE:
Gross Margin %: 96.73% (29% above median its 10-year median of 75.21)
GF Value™: R6.20 vs. price of R5.54 (10.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.1% above the Asset Management median (#99 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:EPE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EPE Capital Partners Ltd is an investment holding company that provides shareholders with long-term capital appreciation through investments in a diversified portfolio of unlisted private equity-type assets. The company invests predominantly in South Africa and the broader Sub-Saharan Africa region by participating in funds or co-investments managed by Ethos Private Equity. Its portfolio spans various sectors with a focus on private equity investments. EPE generates revenue through returns on these investments, relying on asset value growth and income from its portfolio companies.
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