WAM Strategic ValueASX:WAR -1.39%62 Net Margin % is 74.34% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 72.01. GuruFocus rates ASX:WAR with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Asset Management companies, WAM Strategic Value ranks worse than 54.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for WAM Strategic Value's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:WAR'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 71.46 Med: 72.01 Max: 78.22
Current: 75.94
ASX:WAR's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 54.68% of 1580
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.895
vs ASX:WAR: 75.94
WAM Strategic Value (ASX:WAR) 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.
WAM Strategic Value Net Margin % Related Terms
WAM Strategic Value Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WAM Strategic Value'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, WAM Strategic Value'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.
WAM Strategic Value Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, WAM Strategic Value's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WAM Strategic Value'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.
WAM Strategic Value (ASX:WAR) has a Net Margin % of 74.34% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on WAM Strategic Value and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 72.01. Over the past decade, WAM Strategic Value's Net Margin % has ranged from 71.46 to 78.22. According to the industry distribution chart, WAM Strategic Value ranks #864 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is WAM Strategic Value's Net Margin % too high?
WAM Strategic Value's current Net Margin % of 74.34% is near median its 10-year median of 72.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 71.46 to a high of 78.22. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. WAM Strategic Value's value of 74.34% is 12.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WAM Strategic Value ranks #864 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WAM Strategic Value has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WAM Strategic Value's Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, WAM Strategic Value ranks #864 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This places WAM Strategic Value in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. WAM Strategic Value's value of 74.34% is 12.4% below this benchmark. Historically, WAM Strategic Value's own Net Margin % has ranged from 71.46 to 78.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.01 vs. the industry median of 84.90, WAM Strategic Value has consistently been below 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. WAM Strategic Value's current Net Margin % of 74.34% is 12.4% below 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 WAM Strategic Value 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. WAM Strategic Value's current Net Margin % is 74.34%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 72.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WAM Strategic Value stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Strategic Value (ASX:WAR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.21, compared to a current price of A$1.07 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 74.34%, which is near median its 10-year median of 72.01 and 12.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 84.90. WAM Strategic Value's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 WAM Strategic Value (ASX:WAR), the current Net Margin % is 74.34% 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 WAM Strategic Value (ASX:WAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WAM Strategic Value stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.07 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.21.
GuruFocus considers WAM Strategic Value to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:WAR:
Net Margin %: 74.34% (near median its 10-year median of 72.01)
GF Value™: A$1.21 vs. price of A$1.07 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.4% below the Asset Management median (#864 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WAM Strategic Value Ltd is an investment company. The company is engaged in investing activities, including cash, term deposits, and equity investments. Its investment objectives are to provide capital growth over the medium-to-long term, deliver a stream of dividends, and preserve capital while providing shareholders with exposure to a diversified equities portfolio.
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