The historical rank and industry rank for Pinetree Capital's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:PI1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 24.69
Current: 24.69
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Pinetree Capital was 24.69%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.00%.
STU:PI1's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 77.22% of 553
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 58.4
vs STU:PI1: 24.69
Pinetree Capital had a gross margin of 176.08% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Pinetree Capital was 0.00% per year.
Pinetree Capital (STU:PI1) 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
Pinetree Capital had a gross margin of 176.08% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Pinetree Capital Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pinetree Capital Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pinetree Capital'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:PI1 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Pinetree Capital'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.
Pinetree Capital Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Pinetree Capital's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pinetree Capital'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.
Pinetree Capital (STU:PI1) has a Gross Margin % of 176.08% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pinetree Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pinetree Capital ranks #427 out of 553 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is Pinetree Capital's Gross Margin % too high?
Pinetree Capital's current Gross Margin % is 176.08%. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 58.40. Pinetree Capital's value of 176.08% is 201.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pinetree Capital ranks #427 out of 553 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pinetree Capital has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pinetree Capital's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Pinetree Capital ranks #427 out of 553 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Pinetree Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 58.40. Pinetree Capital's value of 176.08% is 201.5% 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 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. Pinetree Capital's current Gross Margin % of 176.08% is 201.5% 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 Pinetree Capital 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. Pinetree Capital's current Gross Margin % is 176.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pinetree Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pinetree Capital (STU:PI1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.16, compared to a current price of €5.45 — trading 3306.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 176.08% and 201.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 58.40. Pinetree Capital's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 3 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 Pinetree Capital (STU:PI1), the current Gross Margin % is 176.08% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Pinetree Capital (STU:PI1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pinetree Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.45 is trading 3306.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.16.
GuruFocus considers Pinetree Capital to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:PI1:
Gross Margin %: 176.08%
GF Value™: €0.16 vs. price of €5.45 (3306.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 201.5% above the Asset Management median (#427 of 553)
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