The historical rank and industry rank for NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:AUR's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 57.53 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif had a gross margin of 75.36% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif was 0.00% per year.
NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif (MIL:AUR) 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
NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif had a gross margin of 75.36% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => 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.
NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif Gross Margin % Related Terms
NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif'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.
MIL:AUR vs BLK, KKR, BX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif'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.
NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif'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.
NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif (MIL:AUR) has a Gross Margin % of 75.36% as of Dec. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif and its competitors.
Is NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif's Gross Margin % too high?
NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif's current Gross Margin % is 75.36%. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.53. NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif's value of 75.36% is 31% above this industry median. Overall, NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and KKR?
NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif's Gross Margin % of 75.36% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.53. NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif's value of 75.36% is 31% 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 57.53, based on 547 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. NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif's current Gross Margin % of 75.36% is 31% 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 NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif's current Gross Margin % is 75.36%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif stock overvalued right now?
NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif (MIL:AUR) has a current Gross Margin % of 75.36%. The current Gross Margin % is 75.36% and 31% above the Asset Management industry median of 57.53. NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif's overall GF Score™ is 43/100. 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 NB Aurora Sicaf-Raif (MIL:AUR), the current Gross Margin % is 75.36% as of Dec. 2024. 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.
NB Aurora SA Sicaf-Raif is a long-term Luxembourg investment company. Its investment objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation through minority equity investments in a portfolio of small and medium-sized and unlisted Italian companies. The company conducts its operations under a single business segment.
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