River GlobalLSE:RVRG Gross Margin % is 93.41% as of Sep. 2025, which is 225% above its 10-year median of 28.71. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 550 Asset Management companies, River Global ranks better than 83.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for River Global's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:RVRG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -31.37 Med: 28.71 Max: 96.45
Current: 94.18
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of River Global was 96.45%. The lowest was -31.37%. And the median was 28.71%.
LSE:RVRG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.64% of 550
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 57.9
vs LSE:RVRG: 94.18
River Global had a gross margin of 93.41% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for River Global was 0.00% per year.
River Global (LSE:RVRG) 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
River Global had a gross margin of 93.41% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
River Global Gross Margin % Related Terms
River Global Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for River Global'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.
LSE:RVRG vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, River Global'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.
River Global Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, River Global's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where River Global'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.
River Global (LSE:RVRG) has a Gross Margin % of 93.41% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on River Global and its competitors. This is 225% above median its historical median of 28.71. According to the industry distribution chart, River Global ranks #90 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is River Global's Gross Margin % too high?
River Global's current Gross Margin % of 93.41% is 225% above median its 10-year median of 28.71. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. River Global's value of 93.41% is 61.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, River Global ranks #90 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does River Global's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, River Global ranks #90 out of 550 companies for Gross Margin %. This places River Global in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. River Global's value of 93.41% is 61.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 28.71 vs. the industry median of 57.90, River Global 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 550 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. River Global's current Gross Margin % of 93.41% is 61.3% 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 River Global 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. River Global's current Gross Margin % is 93.41%, which is 225% above median its own 10-year median of 28.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is River Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, River Global (LSE:RVRG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.34, compared to a current price of £0.06 — trading 82.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 93.41%, which is 225% above median its 10-year median of 28.71 and 61.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 57.90. 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 River Global (LSE:RVRG), the current Gross Margin % is 93.41% as of Sep. 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.
River Global PLC is principally involved in the provision of asset and wealth management services. The has two segment Equities and Digital Platform. For Active Equities, assets are managed by the Group and are identified by the rights attributable to A Ordinary Shareholders [RVRG]. The Digital Platform is operated via an associated company and are identified by the rights attributable to B Ordinary Shareholders [RVRB].
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