What is Adams Diversified Equity Fund Net Margin %?
Adams Diversified Equity FundADX -0.14%57 Net Margin % is 97.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 97.66. GuruFocus rates ADX with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Asset Management companies, Adams Diversified Equity Fund ranks better than 67.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Adams Diversified Equity Fund's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ADX'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 92.93 Med: 97.66 Max: 118.29
Current: 97.41
ADX's Net Margin % is ranked better than 67.91% of 1580
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.895
vs ADX: 97.41
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE:ADX) 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.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund Net Margin % Related Terms
Adams Diversified Equity Fund 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, Adams Diversified Equity Fund'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.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Adams Diversified Equity Fund's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adams Diversified Equity Fund'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.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) has a Net Margin % of 97.77% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Adams Diversified Equity Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 97.66. Over the past decade, Adams Diversified Equity Fund's Net Margin % has ranged from 92.93 to 118.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Adams Diversified Equity Fund ranks #507 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is Adams Diversified Equity Fund's Net Margin % too high?
Adams Diversified Equity Fund's current Net Margin % of 97.77% is near median its 10-year median of 97.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 92.93 to a high of 118.29. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Adams Diversified Equity Fund's value of 97.77% is 15.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adams Diversified Equity Fund ranks #507 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Adams Diversified Equity Fund has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adams Diversified Equity Fund's Net Margin % compare to FSK and UTF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Adams Diversified Equity Fund ranks #507 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Adams Diversified Equity Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Adams Diversified Equity Fund's value of 97.77% is 15.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Adams Diversified Equity Fund's own Net Margin % has ranged from 92.93 to 118.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 97.66 vs. the industry median of 84.90, Adams Diversified Equity Fund 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. Adams Diversified Equity Fund's current Net Margin % of 97.77% is 15.2% 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 Adams Diversified Equity Fund 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. Adams Diversified Equity Fund's current Net Margin % is 97.77%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 97.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adams Diversified Equity Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.51, compared to a current price of $24.79 — trading 33.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 97.77%, which is near median its 10-year median of 97.66 and 15.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.90. Adams Diversified Equity Fund's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 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 Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX), the current Net Margin % is 97.77% 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 Adams Diversified Equity Fund (ADX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adams Diversified Equity Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.79 is trading 33.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.51.
GuruFocus considers Adams Diversified Equity Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ADX:
Net Margin %: 97.77% (near median its 10-year median of 97.66)
GF Value™: $18.51 vs. price of $24.79 (33.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.2% above the Asset Management median (#507 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adams Diversified Equity Fund Business Description
Adams Diversified Equity Fund Inc is a diversified investment company. It is an internally managed closed-end fund whose investment objectives are the preservation of capital, the attainment of reasonable income from investments, and an opportunity for capital appreciation. It invests a majority of its assets in very liquid S&P 500 stocks, and has broad flexibility in the selection of stocks, but maintains a sector-neutral approach. The fund has a diversified equity portfolio that consists of securities of companies from energy, consumer staples, information technology, financials, and other sectors.
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