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The Trendlines GroupSGX:42T -3.45% Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 549 Asset Management companies, The Trendlines Group ranks worse than 98.91% on this metric.
The Trendlines Group Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -48.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Trendlines Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:42T'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -713.94 Med: -19.93 Max: 27.93
Current: -713.94
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of The Trendlines Group was 27.93%. The lowest was -713.94%. And the median was -19.93%.
SGX:42T's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 98.91% of 549
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 56.73
vs SGX:42T: -713.94
The Trendlines Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for The Trendlines Group was -48.10% per year.
The Trendlines Group (SGX:42T) 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
The Trendlines Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
The Trendlines Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
The Trendlines Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Trendlines Group'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.
SGX:42T vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, The Trendlines Group'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.
The Trendlines Group Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The Trendlines Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Trendlines Group'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.
The Trendlines Group (SGX:42T) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on The Trendlines Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Trendlines Group ranks #543 out of 549 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 98.9%.
Is The Trendlines Group's Gross Margin % too high?
The Trendlines Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, The Trendlines Group ranks #543 out of 549 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does The Trendlines Group's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Trendlines Group ranks #543 out of 549 companies for Gross Margin %. This places The Trendlines Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 56.73. 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 56.73, based on 549 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. 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 The Trendlines Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 56.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Trendlines Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Trendlines Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trendlines Group (SGX:42T) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.04, compared to a current price of S$0.06 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. 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 The Trendlines Group (SGX:42T), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 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.
The Trendlines Group Ltd is engaged in investing in and establishing agrifood tech and medical device companies. It is also involved in managing investment funds. The company invests in and builds portfolio companies throughout its entire life cycle. Its cooperation models include joint ventures, partnerships, co-investments, and the formation of strategic alliances around the world.
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