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KRM22KRMCF +33.33%42 Gross Margin % is 78.05% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 83.19. GuruFocus rates KRMCF with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.43. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 552 Asset Management companies, KRM22 ranks better than 66.85% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. KRM22's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.97 Mil. KRM22's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $5.08 Mil. Therefore, KRM22's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 78.05%.
Warning Sign:
KRM22 PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KRM22's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KRMCF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 77.65 Med: 83.19 Max: 90.42
Current: 77.77
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of KRM22 was 90.42%. The lowest was 77.65%. And the median was 83.19%.
KRMCF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 66.85% of 552
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 57.13
vs KRMCF: 77.77
KRM22 had a gross margin of 78.05% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for KRM22 was -2.20% per year.
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
KRM22 had a gross margin of 78.05% 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.
KRM22 Gross Margin % Related Terms
KRM22 Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KRM22'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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, KRM22'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.
KRM22 Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, KRM22's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KRM22'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.
KRM22 (KRMCF) has a Gross Margin % of 78.05% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KRM22 and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 83.19. Over the past decade, KRM22's Gross Margin % has ranged from 77.65 to 90.42. According to the industry distribution chart, KRM22 ranks #183 out of 552 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 33.2%.
Is KRM22's Gross Margin % too high?
KRM22's current Gross Margin % of 78.05% is near median its 10-year median of 83.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 77.65 to a high of 90.42. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.13. KRM22's value of 78.05% is 36.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KRM22 ranks #183 out of 552 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KRM22 has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KRM22's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, KRM22 ranks #183 out of 552 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts KRM22 in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.13. KRM22's value of 78.05% is 36.6% above this benchmark. Historically, KRM22's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 77.65 to 90.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 83.19 vs. the industry median of 57.13, KRM22 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 57.13, based on 552 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. KRM22's current Gross Margin % of 78.05% is 36.6% 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 KRM22 and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KRM22's current Gross Margin % is 78.05%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 83.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KRM22 stock overvalued right now?
KRM22 (KRMCF) has a current Gross Margin % of 78.05%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.43, compared to a current price of $0.44 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 78.05%, which is near median its 10-year median of 83.19 and 36.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 57.13. KRM22's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 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 KRM22 (KRMCF), the current Gross Margin % is 78.05% 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 KRM22 (KRMCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KRM22 stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.44 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.43.
Key valuation signals for KRMCF:
Gross Margin %: 78.05% (near median its 10-year median of 83.19)
GF Value™: $0.43 vs. price of $0.44 (2.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.6% above the Asset Management median (#183 of 552)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KRMCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KRM22 PLC is a closed-ended investment company. The principal activity of the company, along with its subsidiaries, is to develop and invest in risk tools to support enterprise, market, compliance, operational and technology risks. Geographically, the majority of the company's revenue is derived from the USA, followed by the UK, Europe, and the Rest of the world.
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