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LSE:CYN's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 56.6 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
CQS Natural Resources Growth andome had a gross margin of 80.85% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
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
CQS Natural Resources Growth andome had a gross margin of 80.85% 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.
CQS Natural Resources Growth andome Gross Margin % Related Terms
CQS Natural Resources Growth andome Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
LSE:CYN vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome'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.
CQS Natural Resources Growth andome Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CQS Natural Resources Growth andome'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.
CQS Natural Resources Growth andome (LSE:CYN) has a Gross Margin % of 80.85% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CQS Natural Resources Growth andome and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome ranks #999999 out of 545 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's Gross Margin % too high?
CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's current Gross Margin % is 80.85%. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 56.60. CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's value of 80.85% is 42.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome ranks #999999 out of 545 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome ranks #999999 out of 545 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CQS Natural Resources Growth andome in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 56.60. CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's value of 80.85% is 42.8% above this benchmark. 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 56.60, based on 545 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. CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's current Gross Margin % of 80.85% is 42.8% 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 CQS Natural Resources Growth andome and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 56.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's current Gross Margin % is 80.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CQS Natural Resources Growth andome stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome (LSE:CYN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.09, compared to a current price of £4.22 — trading 287.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 80.85% and 42.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 56.60. CQS Natural Resources Growth andome's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 CQS Natural Resources Growth andome (LSE:CYN), the current Gross Margin % is 80.85% 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 CQS Natural Resources Growth andome (LSE:CYN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CQS Natural Resources Growth andome stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £4.22 is trading 287.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.09.
GuruFocus considers CQS Natural Resources Growth andome to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CYN:
Gross Margin %: 80.85%
GF Value™: £1.09 vs. price of £4.22 (287.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.8% above the Asset Management median (#999999 of 545)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CYN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income PLC is an investment company. Its objective is to provide shareholders with capital growth and income predominantly from a portfolio of mining and resource equities, as well as mining, resource, and industrial fixed-interest securities. The company invests across the portfolio, including gold, copper, base metals, uranium, oil and gas, silver, shipping, coal, diversified minerals, lithium, palm oil, iron ore, fixed-interest securities, and preference shares.
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