What is Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd Net Margin %?
Alliancebernstein National Muni FdAFB -0.09%30 Net Margin % is 93.97% as of Apr. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 99.05. GuruFocus rates AFB with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,572 Asset Management companies, Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd ranks better than 53.05% on this metric.
AFB'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 89.59 Med: 99.05 Max: 150.25
Current: 89.59
AFB's Net Margin % is ranked better than 53.05% of 1572
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 85.385
vs AFB: 89.59
Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd (NYSE:AFB) 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 National Muni Fd Net Margin % Related Terms
Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd 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.
Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd Net Margin % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd'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 National Muni Fd Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd'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 National Muni Fd (AFB) has a Net Margin % of 93.97% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 99.05. Over the past decade, Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd's Net Margin % has ranged from 89.59 to 150.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd ranks #738 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd's Net Margin % too high?
Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd's current Net Margin % of 93.97% is near median its 10-year median of 99.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 89.59 to a high of 150.25. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.39. Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd's value of 93.97% is 10.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd ranks #738 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd's Net Margin % compare to RFMZ and PPT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd ranks #738 out of 1572 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.39. Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd's value of 93.97% is 10.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 89.59 to 150.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.05 vs. the industry median of 85.39, Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd 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 85.39, based on 1,572 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 National Muni Fd's current Net Margin % of 93.97% is 10.1% 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 National Muni Fd and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd's current Net Margin % is 93.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 99.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd stock overvalued right now?
Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd (AFB) has a current Net Margin % of 93.97%. The current Net Margin % is 93.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 99.05 and 10.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 85.39. Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 7 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 National Muni Fd (AFB), the current Net Margin % is 93.97% as of Apr. 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.
Alliancebernstein National Muni Fd Business Description
Alliancebernstein National Muni Inc Fd is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. It seeks to provide high current income exempt from regular federal income tax by investing substantially all of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax.
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