CVC Capital PartnersXAMS:CVC -1.20%18 Gross Margin % is 73.74% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 72.64. GuruFocus rates XAMS:CVC with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 553 Asset Management companies, CVC Capital Partners ranks better than 62.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CVC Capital Partners's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XAMS:CVC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.52 Med: 72.64 Max: 73.74
Current: 72.64
During the past 3 years, the highestGross Margin % of CVC Capital Partners was 73.74%. The lowest was 53.52%. And the median was 72.64%.
XAMS:CVC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62.03% of 553
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 58.4
vs XAMS:CVC: 72.64
CVC Capital Partners had a gross margin of 73.74% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CVC Capital Partners was 0.00% per year.
CVC Capital Partners (XAMS:CVC) 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
CVC Capital Partners had a gross margin of 73.74% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
CVC Capital Partners Gross Margin % Related Terms
CVC Capital Partners Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CVC Capital Partners'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.
XAMS:CVC vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, CVC Capital Partners'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.
CVC Capital Partners Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, CVC Capital Partners's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CVC Capital Partners'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.
CVC Capital Partners (XAMS:CVC) has a Gross Margin % of 73.74% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CVC Capital Partners and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 72.64. Over the past decade, CVC Capital Partners' Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.52 to 73.74. According to the industry distribution chart, CVC Capital Partners ranks #210 out of 553 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is CVC Capital Partners' Gross Margin % too high?
CVC Capital Partners' current Gross Margin % of 73.74% is near median its 10-year median of 72.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.52 to a high of 73.74. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 58.40. CVC Capital Partners' value of 73.74% is 26.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CVC Capital Partners ranks #210 out of 553 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CVC Capital Partners has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CVC Capital Partners' Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, CVC Capital Partners ranks #210 out of 553 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts CVC Capital Partners in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 58.40. CVC Capital Partners' value of 73.74% is 26.3% above this benchmark. Historically, CVC Capital Partners' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.52 to 73.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.64 vs. the industry median of 58.40, CVC Capital Partners has consistently been above 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 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. CVC Capital Partners's current Gross Margin % of 73.74% is 26.3% 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 CVC Capital Partners 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. CVC Capital Partners's current Gross Margin % is 73.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 72.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CVC Capital Partners stock overvalued right now?
CVC Capital Partners (XAMS:CVC) has a current Gross Margin % of 73.74%. The current Gross Margin % is 73.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 72.64 and 26.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 58.40. CVC Capital Partners' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 2 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 CVC Capital Partners (XAMS:CVC), the current Gross Margin % is 73.74% 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.
Citicorp established CVC Capital Partners in 1981 as its European venture capital business. In 1993, the senior investment team negotiated a spinout from Citicorp to form an independent firm, at which point CVC also completed its transition from venture capital into leveraged buyouts and investments in mature businesses. Over time, CVC evolved into a manager of private equity, credit, secondaries, and infrastructure funds. CVC invests most of its funds in Europe and the United States, with a smaller exposure to Asia.
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