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XMAU:NIT's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 56.34 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
National Investment Trust had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
National Investment Trust (XMAU:NIT) 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
National Investment Trust had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
National Investment Trust Gross Margin % Related Terms
National Investment Trust Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
XMAU:NIT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, National Investment Trust'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.
National Investment Trust Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, National Investment Trust's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Investment Trust'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.
National Investment Trust (XMAU:NIT) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on National Investment Trust and its competitors. Over the past decade, National Investment Trust's Gross Margin % has ranged from 61.49 to 84.12. According to the industry distribution chart, National Investment Trust ranks #999999 out of 549 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is National Investment Trust's Gross Margin % too high?
National Investment Trust's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 61.49 to a high of 84.12. Based on the distribution chart, National Investment Trust ranks #999999 out of 549 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Investment Trust's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, National Investment Trust ranks #999999 out of 549 companies for Gross Margin %. This places National Investment Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 56.34. Historically, National Investment Trust's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 61.49 to 84.12 over the past decade. 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 56.34, 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 National Investment Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 56.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Investment Trust'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 National Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
National Investment Trust (XMAU:NIT) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. National Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 National Investment Trust (XMAU:NIT), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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.
National Investment Trust Ltd is a closed-end fund. It invests in shares and securities in both the local and international markets. The investment objective of the NIT Local Equity Fund is to produce both income and capital growth from a diversified portfolio of domestic securities. The company has eight Funds under namely, the NIT Local Equity Fund, NIT Global Opportunities Fund, NIT North America Fund, NIT Europe Fund, NIT Emerging Markets Fund, NIT Global Healthcare Fund, NIT Global Bond Fund and the NIT Global Value.
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