Centum Investment CoNAI:CTUM -1.37%37 Gross Margin % is 21.12% as of Sep. 2025, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 57.15. GuruFocus rates NAI:CTUM with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of KES2.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Capital Markets companies, Centum Investment Co ranks worse than 66.56% on this metric.
Centum Investment Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -17.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Centum Investment Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:CTUM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.28 Med: 57.15 Max: 80.16
Current: 28.28
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Centum Investment Co was 80.16%. The lowest was 28.28%. And the median was 57.15%.
NAI:CTUM's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.56% of 616
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 49.87
vs NAI:CTUM: 28.28
Centum Investment Co had a gross margin of 21.12% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Centum Investment Co was -17.90% per year.
Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) 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
Centum Investment Co had a gross margin of 21.12% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Centum Investment Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Centum Investment Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Centum Investment Co'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.
NAI:CTUM vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Centum Investment Co'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.
Centum Investment Co Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Centum Investment Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centum Investment Co'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.
Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) has a Gross Margin % of 21.12% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Centum Investment Co and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 57.15. Over the past decade, Centum Investment Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.28 to 80.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Centum Investment Co ranks #410 out of 616 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is Centum Investment Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Centum Investment Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.12% is 63% below median its 10-year median of 57.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.28 to a high of 80.16. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 49.87. Centum Investment Co's value of 21.12% is 57.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centum Investment Co ranks #410 out of 616 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Centum Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centum Investment Co's Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Centum Investment Co ranks #410 out of 616 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Centum Investment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.87. Centum Investment Co's value of 21.12% is 57.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Centum Investment Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.28 to 80.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.15 vs. the industry median of 49.87, Centum Investment Co has consistently been below 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.87, based on 616 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. Centum Investment Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.12% is 57.6% 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 Centum Investment Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centum Investment Co's current Gross Margin % is 21.12%, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 57.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centum Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES2.62, compared to a current price of KES14.40 — trading 449.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.12%, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 57.15 and 57.6% below the Capital Markets industry median of 49.87. Centum Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 6 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 Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM), the current Gross Margin % is 21.12% 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.
Is Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centum Investment Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES14.40 is trading 449.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES2.62.
GuruFocus considers Centum Investment Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:CTUM:
Gross Margin %: 21.12% (63% below median its 10-year median of 57.15)
GF Value™: KES2.62 vs. price of KES14.40 (449.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.6% below the Capital Markets median (#410 of 616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:CTUM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Centum Investment Co Ltd is an investment company that provides access to a portfolio of inaccessible, quality, diversified investments to investors. Its objective is to consistently generate market-beating returns by building extraordinary enterprises throughout Africa. The company's operating segment include Private Equity; Real Estate and Marketable securities. The Private Equity segment includes publishing, financial services, and utility companies as well as also responsible for managing Development Portfolio. The Marketable securities segment includes dividend and interest income, real estate sales and proceeds from exits in the private equity and marketable securities portfolios and the Real Estate segment includes developments in East Africa.
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