Anima Holding SpASTU:124 80 Gross Margin % is 38.07% as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 32.59. GuruFocus rates STU:124 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 550 Asset Management companies, Anima Holding SpA ranks worse than 72.36% on this metric.
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
Anima Holding SpA had a gross margin of 38.07% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
Anima Holding SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Anima Holding SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Anima Holding SpA'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.
STU:124 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Anima Holding SpA'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.
Anima Holding SpA Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Anima Holding SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Anima Holding SpA'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.
Anima Holding SpA (STU:124) has a Gross Margin % of 38.07% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Anima Holding SpA and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 32.59. Over the past decade, Anima Holding SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.89 to 36.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Anima Holding SpA ranks #398 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is Anima Holding SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Anima Holding SpA's current Gross Margin % of 38.07% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 32.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.89 to a high of 36.28. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. Anima Holding SpA's value of 38.07% is 34.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anima Holding SpA ranks #398 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Anima Holding SpA has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anima Holding SpA's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Anima Holding SpA ranks #398 out of 550 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Anima Holding SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. Anima Holding SpA's value of 38.07% is 34.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Anima Holding SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.89 to 36.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.59 vs. the industry median of 57.90, Anima Holding SpA 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 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. Anima Holding SpA's current Gross Margin % of 38.07% is 34.2% 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 Anima Holding SpA 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. Anima Holding SpA's current Gross Margin % is 38.07%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 32.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anima Holding SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anima Holding SpA (STU:124) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.18, compared to a current price of €6.80 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.07%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 32.59 and 34.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 57.90. Anima Holding SpA's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Anima Holding SpA (STU:124), the current Gross Margin % is 38.07% 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.
Is Anima Holding SpA (STU:124) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anima Holding SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.80 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.18.
GuruFocus considers Anima Holding SpA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:124:
Gross Margin %: 38.07% (17% above median its 10-year median of 32.59)
GF Value™: €6.18 vs. price of €6.80 (10% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.2% below the Asset Management median (#398 of 550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:124 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Anima Holding SpA is one of the Italian independent asset management operators. Anima's offering is composed of Italian mutual funds, open-ended umbrella funds domiciled in Ireland and Luxembourg, and pension funds. The company also offers institutional and private pension funds, as well as private wealth and institutional asset management services.
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