What is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Net Margin %?
BlackRock Science and Technology TrustBST -1.90%57 Net Margin % is 99.56% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 99.98. GuruFocus rates BST with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Asset Management companies, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust ranks better than 80.7% on this metric.
BST'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 99.31 Med: 99.98 Max: 112.56
Current: 99.37
BST's Net Margin % is ranked better than 80.7% of 1580
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.895
vs BST: 99.37
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) 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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Net Margin % Related Terms
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust 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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Net Margin % Chart
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Annual Data
For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust'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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BlackRock Science and Technology Trust'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.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) has a Net Margin % of 99.56% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on BlackRock Science and Technology Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 99.98. Over the past decade, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's Net Margin % has ranged from 99.31 to 112.56. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust ranks #305 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's Net Margin % too high?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's current Net Margin % of 99.56% is near median its 10-year median of 99.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 99.31 to a high of 112.56. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's value of 99.56% is 17.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust ranks #305 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's Net Margin % compare to ETV and GAB?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust ranks #305 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This places BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's value of 99.56% is 17.3% above this benchmark. Historically, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's own Net Margin % has ranged from 99.31 to 112.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.98 vs. the industry median of 84.90, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust 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. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's current Net Margin % of 99.56% is 17.3% 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 BlackRock Science and Technology Trust 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. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's current Net Margin % is 99.56%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 99.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.94, compared to a current price of $47.52 — trading 36% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 99.56%, which is near median its 10-year median of 99.98 and 17.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.90. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST), the current Net Margin % is 99.56% 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 BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $47.52 is trading 36% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.94.
GuruFocus considers BlackRock Science and Technology Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BST:
Net Margin %: 99.56% (near median its 10-year median of 99.98)
GF Value™: $34.94 vs. price of $47.52 (36% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.3% above the Asset Management median (#305 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Business Description
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objectives are to provide total return and income through long-term capital appreciation.
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