The historical rank and industry rank for Medley Management's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MDLM's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 58.4 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Medley Management had a gross margin of 48.08% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2020 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Medley Management was 0.00% 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
Medley Management had a gross margin of 48.08% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2020 => 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.
Medley Management Gross Margin % Related Terms
Medley Management Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Medley Management'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.
MDLM vs EQS, AINC, PIAC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Medley 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.
Medley Management Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Medley Management's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Medley 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.
Medley Management (MDLM) has a Gross Margin % of 48.08% as of Dec. 2020. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Medley Management and its competitors.
Is Medley Management's Gross Margin % too high?
Medley Management's current Gross Margin % is 48.08%. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 58.40. Medley Management's value of 48.08% is 17.7% below this industry median. Overall, Medley Management has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medley Management's Gross Margin % compare to EQS and AINC?
Medley Management's Gross Margin % of 48.08% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 58.40. Medley Management's value of 48.08% is 17.7% below 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 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. Medley Management's current Gross Margin % of 48.08% is 17.7% below 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 Medley 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. Medley Management's current Gross Margin % is 48.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medley Management stock overvalued right now?
Medley Management (MDLM) has a current Gross Margin % of 48.08%. The current Gross Margin % is 48.08% and 17.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 58.40. Medley Management's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Medley Management (MDLM), the current Gross Margin % is 48.08% as of Dec. 2020. 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.
Medley Management Inc is an asset management company providing services to retail and institutional investors. It provides credit-focused investment strategies through various funds and products that meet the needs of a wide range of retail and institutional investors. The company manages two permanent capital vehicles, both of which are business development companies, as well as long-dated private funds and separately managed accounts. The company focuses on credit-related investment strategies originating senior secured loans to private middle-market companies in the United States. The company recognizes the majority of its revenues through management fees.
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