Innovative-RFK SpAXPAR:MLIRF 70 Gross Margin % is 99.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 88.33. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLIRF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 550 Asset Management companies, Innovative-RFK SpA ranks better than 92.18% 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
Innovative-RFK SpA had a gross margin of 99.48% 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.
Innovative-RFK SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Innovative-RFK SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Innovative-RFK 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.
XPAR:MLIRF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Innovative-RFK 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.
Innovative-RFK SpA Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Innovative-RFK SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Innovative-RFK 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.
Innovative-RFK SpA (XPAR:MLIRF) has a Gross Margin % of 99.48% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Innovative-RFK SpA and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 88.33. Over the past decade, Innovative-RFK SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.77 to 99.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Innovative-RFK SpA ranks #43 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is Innovative-RFK SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Innovative-RFK SpA's current Gross Margin % of 99.48% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 88.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.77 to a high of 99.49. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. Innovative-RFK SpA's value of 99.48% is 71.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Innovative-RFK SpA ranks #43 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Innovative-RFK SpA has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Innovative-RFK SpA's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Innovative-RFK SpA ranks #43 out of 550 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Innovative-RFK SpA in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. Innovative-RFK SpA's value of 99.48% is 71.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Innovative-RFK SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.77 to 99.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 88.33 vs. the industry median of 57.90, Innovative-RFK SpA 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 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. Innovative-RFK SpA's current Gross Margin % of 99.48% is 71.8% 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 Innovative-RFK 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. Innovative-RFK SpA's current Gross Margin % is 99.48%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 88.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Innovative-RFK SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovative-RFK SpA (XPAR:MLIRF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.36, compared to a current price of €1.69 — trading 68.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 99.48%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 88.33 and 71.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 57.90. Innovative-RFK SpA's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Innovative-RFK SpA (XPAR:MLIRF), the current Gross Margin % is 99.48% 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 Innovative-RFK SpA (XPAR:MLIRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innovative-RFK SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.69 is trading 68.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.36.
GuruFocus considers Innovative-RFK SpA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLIRF:
Gross Margin %: 99.48% (13% above median its 10-year median of 88.33)
GF Value™: €5.36 vs. price of €1.69 (68.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.8% above the Asset Management median (#43 of 550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MLIRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Innovative-RFK SpA is an investment fund investing in inventive Italian Small and medium-sized enterprises. The company's services include business consultancy services and corporate planning, management and operations consultancy on company policy, planning, organization, efficiency and control, company development and restructuring; consultancy services on marketing management to inventive start-ups and Small and medium-sized enterprises.
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