What is AllianceBernstein Holding LP Net Margin %?
AllianceBernstein Holding LPAB +1.65%68 Net Margin % is 92.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 89.93. GuruFocus rates AB with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Asset Management companies, AllianceBernstein Holding LP ranks better than 55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AllianceBernstein Holding LP's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AB'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 88.13 Med: 89.93 Max: 92.68
Current: 90.88
AB's Net Margin % is ranked better than 55% of 1580
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.895
vs AB: 90.88
AllianceBernstein Holding LP (NYSE:AB) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
AllianceBernstein Holding LP Net Margin % Related Terms
AllianceBernstein Holding LP Net 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, AllianceBernstein Holding LP's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
AllianceBernstein Holding LP Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, AllianceBernstein Holding LP's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AllianceBernstein Holding LP's Net 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.
AllianceBernstein Holding LP (AB) has a Net Margin % of 92.39% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on AllianceBernstein Holding LP and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 89.93. Over the past decade, AllianceBernstein Holding LP's Net Margin % has ranged from 88.13 to 92.68. According to the industry distribution chart, AllianceBernstein Holding LP ranks #711 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is AllianceBernstein Holding LP's Net Margin % too high?
AllianceBernstein Holding LP's current Net Margin % of 92.39% is near median its 10-year median of 89.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 88.13 to a high of 92.68. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. AllianceBernstein Holding LP's value of 92.39% is 8.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AllianceBernstein Holding LP ranks #711 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AllianceBernstein Holding LP has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AllianceBernstein Holding LP's Net Margin % compare to NEA and GBDC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, AllianceBernstein Holding LP ranks #711 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This puts AllianceBernstein Holding LP in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. AllianceBernstein Holding LP's value of 92.39% is 8.8% above this benchmark. Historically, AllianceBernstein Holding LP's own Net Margin % has ranged from 88.13 to 92.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 89.93 vs. the industry median of 84.90, AllianceBernstein Holding LP 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 Net Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Asset Management companies is 84.90, based on 1,580 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AllianceBernstein Holding LP's current Net Margin % of 92.39% is 8.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on AllianceBernstein Holding LP and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 84.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AllianceBernstein Holding LP's current Net Margin % is 92.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 89.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AllianceBernstein Holding LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AllianceBernstein Holding LP (AB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.62, compared to a current price of $35.74 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 92.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 89.93 and 8.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.90. AllianceBernstein Holding LP's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AllianceBernstein Holding LP (AB), the current Net Margin % is 92.39% 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 AllianceBernstein Holding LP (AB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AllianceBernstein Holding LP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $35.74 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.62.
GuruFocus considers AllianceBernstein Holding LP to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AB:
Net Margin %: 92.39% (near median its 10-year median of 89.93)
GF Value™: $41.62 vs. price of $35.74 (14.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.8% above the Asset Management median (#711 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AllianceBernstein provides investment management services to institutional (41% of assets under management), retail (41%), and private (18%) clients through products that includes mutual funds, hedge funds, and separately managed accounts. At the end of February 2026, the company had $880.0 billion in managed assets, composed primarily of fixed-income (37% of AUM) and equity (40%) strategies, with other investments (made up of asset allocation services and certain other alternative investments) accounting for the remainder.
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