Brookfield Asset ManagementBAM -3.43%62 Net Margin % is 49.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 53.93. GuruFocus rates BAM with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $55.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Asset Management companies, Brookfield Asset Management ranks worse than 62.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brookfield Asset Management's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BAM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.52 Med: 53.93 Max: 54.35
Current: 52.85
BAM's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 62.19% of 1579
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.88
vs BAM: 52.85
Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE:BAM) 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.
Brookfield Asset Management Net Margin % Related Terms
Brookfield Asset Management 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, Brookfield Asset Management'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.
Brookfield Asset Management Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Brookfield Asset Management's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brookfield Asset Management'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.
Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) has a Net Margin % of 49.68% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Brookfield Asset Management and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.93. Over the past decade, Brookfield Asset Management's Net Margin % has ranged from 49.52 to 54.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Brookfield Asset Management ranks #982 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is Brookfield Asset Management's Net Margin % too high?
Brookfield Asset Management's current Net Margin % of 49.68% is near median its 10-year median of 53.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.52 to a high of 54.35. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. Brookfield Asset Management's value of 49.68% is 41.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brookfield Asset Management ranks #982 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Brookfield Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brookfield Asset Management's Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Brookfield Asset Management ranks #982 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This places Brookfield Asset Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. Brookfield Asset Management's value of 49.68% is 41.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Brookfield Asset Management's own Net Margin % has ranged from 49.52 to 54.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.93 vs. the industry median of 84.88, Brookfield Asset Management 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 84.88, based on 1,579 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. Brookfield Asset Management's current Net Margin % of 49.68% is 41.5% 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 Brookfield Asset Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 84.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brookfield Asset Management's current Net Margin % is 49.68%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brookfield Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.97, compared to a current price of $45.35 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 49.68%, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.93 and 41.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 84.88. Brookfield Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 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 Brookfield Asset Management (BAM), the current Net Margin % is 49.68% 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 Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Asset Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $45.35 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of $55.97.
GuruFocus considers Brookfield Asset Management to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BAM:
Net Margin %: 49.68% (near median its 10-year median of 53.93)
GF Value™: $55.97 vs. price of $45.35 (19% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.5% below the Asset Management median (#982 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brookfield Asset Management is one of the world's largest alternative-asset managers, with USD 1.181 trillion in total managed assets, including USD 602.7 billion in fee-earning AUM, at the end of 2025. The company has three main business segments: credit strategies (USD 363.0 billion in total AUM and USD 279.4 billion in fee-earning AUM), private equity (USD 155.0 billion/USD 48.0 billion), and real estate/real assets (USD 663.0 billion/USD 275.3 billion). The firm primarily serves institutional investors (90% of AUM) and high-net-worth individuals (10%), and is diversified globally, with 67% of revenue from the Americas, 20% from EMEA, and 13% from Asia-Pacific. Canada-based Brookfield Corp. owns 73% of Brookfield's outstanding Class A shares.
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