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US Global InvestorsSTU:UGL +12.41%65 Gross Margin % is 50.19% as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 48.06. GuruFocus rates STU:UGL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 546 Asset Management companies, US Global Investors ranks worse than 55.49% on this metric.
US Global Investors (STU:UGL) 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
US Global Investors had a gross margin of 50.19% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
US Global Investors Gross Margin % Related Terms
US Global Investors Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for US Global Investors'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:UGL vs FGNX, GRF, RMCO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, US Global Investors'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.
US Global Investors Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, US Global Investors's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where US Global Investors'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.
US Global Investors (STU:UGL) has a Gross Margin % of 50.19% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on US Global Investors and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.06. Over the past decade, US Global Investors' Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.62 to 75.48. According to the industry distribution chart, US Global Investors ranks #303 out of 546 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is US Global Investors' Gross Margin % too high?
US Global Investors' current Gross Margin % of 50.19% is near median its 10-year median of 48.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.62 to a high of 75.48. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.41. US Global Investors' value of 50.19% is 12.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, US Global Investors ranks #303 out of 546 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, US Global Investors has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does US Global Investors' Gross Margin % compare to FGNX and GRF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, US Global Investors ranks #303 out of 546 companies for Gross Margin %. This places US Global Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.41. US Global Investors' value of 50.19% is 12.6% below this benchmark. Historically, US Global Investors' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.62 to 75.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.06 vs. the industry median of 57.41, US Global Investors 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 57.41, based on 546 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. US Global Investors's current Gross Margin % of 50.19% is 12.6% 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 US Global Investors and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. US Global Investors's current Gross Margin % is 50.19%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is US Global Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, US Global Investors (STU:UGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.34, compared to a current price of €3.08 — trading 31.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.19%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.06 and 12.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 57.41. US Global Investors' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 US Global Investors (STU:UGL), the current Gross Margin % is 50.19% as of Jun. 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 US Global Investors (STU:UGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, US Global Investors stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.08 is trading 31.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.34.
GuruFocus considers US Global Investors to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:UGL:
Gross Margin %: 50.19% (near median its 10-year median of 48.06)
GF Value™: €2.34 vs. price of €3.08 (31.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.6% below the Asset Management median (#303 of 546)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:UGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
US Global Investors Inc is a registered investment advisory firm. The company manages the following business segments: Investment management services; through which the company offers, to U.S. Global Investors Funds (USGIF or the Funds) and exchange-traded fund (ETF) clients, a range of investment management products and services to meet the needs of individual and institutional investors; and Corporate Investments, through which the company invests for its own account in an effort to add growth and value to its cash position. It derives all its revenue from Investment management services.
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