Liontrust Asset ManagementLSE:LIO +1.97%72 Gross Margin % is 91.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 93.78. GuruFocus rates LSE:LIO with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 553 Asset Management companies, Liontrust Asset Management ranks better than 80.11% 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
Liontrust Asset Management had a gross margin of 91.52% 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.
Liontrust Asset Management Gross Margin % Related Terms
Liontrust Asset Management 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:LIO vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Liontrust Asset Management'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.
Liontrust Asset Management Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Liontrust Asset Management's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liontrust Asset Management'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.
Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO) has a Gross Margin % of 91.52% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Liontrust Asset Management and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 93.78. Over the past decade, Liontrust Asset Management's Gross Margin % has ranged from 86.75 to 99.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Liontrust Asset Management ranks #110 out of 553 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Liontrust Asset Management's Gross Margin % too high?
Liontrust Asset Management's current Gross Margin % of 91.52% is near median its 10-year median of 93.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 86.75 to a high of 99.90. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 58.40. Liontrust Asset Management's value of 91.52% is 56.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liontrust Asset Management ranks #110 out of 553 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Liontrust Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liontrust Asset Management's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Liontrust Asset Management ranks #110 out of 553 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Liontrust Asset Management in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 58.40. Liontrust Asset Management's value of 91.52% is 56.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Liontrust Asset Management's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 86.75 to 99.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 93.78 vs. the industry median of 58.40, Liontrust Asset Management 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 58.40, based on 553 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. Liontrust Asset Management's current Gross Margin % of 91.52% is 56.7% 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 Liontrust Asset Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 58.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liontrust Asset Management's current Gross Margin % is 91.52%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 93.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liontrust Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.29, compared to a current price of £3.37 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 91.52%, which is near median its 10-year median of 93.78 and 56.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 58.40. Liontrust Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO), the current Gross Margin % is 91.52% 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.
Is Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liontrust Asset Management stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £3.37 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £3.29.
GuruFocus considers Liontrust Asset Management to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:LIO:
Gross Margin %: 91.52% (near median its 10-year median of 93.78)
GF Value™: £3.29 vs. price of £3.37 (2.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.7% above the Asset Management median (#110 of 553)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:LIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Liontrust Asset Management PLC operates as an investment management company. It offers products such as Unit Trusts, Offshore funds, Segregated Mandates, and Discretionary Portfolio Management Services. It markets its fund internationally to institutional investors, wealth managers, financial advisers, private investors, and wholesale markets such as family offices, private banks, wealth managers, and multi-managers. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom, Europe (excluding the UK), Canada, and Australia.
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