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Global Masters FundASX:GFL 16 Net Margin % is 104.97% as of Dec. 2025, which is 396% above its 10-year median of 21.17. GuruFocus rates ASX:GFL with a GF Score™ of 16/100. Among 1,570 Asset Management companies, Global Masters Fund ranks worse than 90% on this metric.
Global Masters Fund (ASX:GFL) 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.
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Global Masters Fund Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Masters Fund's Net 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Global Masters 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.
Global Masters Fund Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Global Masters Fund's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Masters 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.
Global Masters Fund (ASX:GFL) has a Net Margin % of 104.97% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Global Masters Fund and its competitors. This is 396% above median its historical median of 21.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Masters Fund ranks #1413 out of 1570 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is Global Masters Fund's Net Margin % too high?
Global Masters Fund's current Net Margin % of 104.97% is 396% above median its 10-year median of 21.17. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.29. Global Masters Fund's value of 104.97% is 23.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Masters Fund ranks #1413 out of 1570 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Global Masters Fund has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Masters Fund's Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Global Masters Fund ranks #1413 out of 1570 companies for Net Margin %. This places Global Masters Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.29. Global Masters Fund's value of 104.97% is 23.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.17 vs. the industry median of 85.29, Global Masters 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 85.29, based on 1,570 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. Global Masters Fund's current Net Margin % of 104.97% is 23.1% 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 Global Masters Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Masters Fund's current Net Margin % is 104.97%, which is 396% above median its own 10-year median of 21.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Masters Fund stock overvalued right now?
Global Masters Fund (ASX:GFL) has a current Net Margin % of 104.97%. The current Net Margin % is 104.97%, which is 396% above median its 10-year median of 21.17 and 23.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 85.29. Global Masters Fund's overall GF Score™ is 16/100. 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 Global Masters Fund (ASX:GFL), the current Net Margin % is 104.97% 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.
Global Masters Fund Ltd is an Australian investment company. It invests in Berkshire Hathaway Inc on the NYSE and has a diversified portfolio of investments. Its core business focuses on investing in International equities to achieve medium to long-term capital growth and income.
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