The historical rank and industry rank for The Carlyle Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CG'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -45.94 Med: 16.32 Max: 53.77
Current: 18.85
CG's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 72.85% of 1580
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.895
vs CG: 18.85
The Carlyle Group (NAS:CG) 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.
The Carlyle Group Net Margin % Related Terms
The Carlyle Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Carlyle Group'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, The Carlyle Group'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.
The Carlyle Group Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The Carlyle Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Carlyle Group'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.
The Carlyle Group (CG) has a Net Margin % of -37.50% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on The Carlyle Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Carlyle Group ranks #1151 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 72.8%.
Is The Carlyle Group's Net Margin % too high?
The Carlyle Group's current Net Margin % is -37.50%. Based on the distribution chart, The Carlyle Group ranks #1151 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Carlyle Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Carlyle Group's Net Margin % compare to BEN and PS?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Carlyle Group ranks #1151 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This places The Carlyle Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. 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. 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 The Carlyle Group 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. The Carlyle Group's current Net Margin % is -37.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Carlyle Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Carlyle Group (CG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.02, compared to a current price of $42.94 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -37.50%. The Carlyle Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 The Carlyle Group (CG), the current Net Margin % is -37.50% 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 The Carlyle Group (CG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Carlyle Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $42.94 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of $55.02.
GuruFocus considers The Carlyle Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CG:
Net Margin %: -37.50%
GF Value™: $55.02 vs. price of $42.94 (22% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carlyle Group is one of the world's largest alternative-asset managers, with $476.9 billion in total AUM, including $336.8 billion in fee-earning AUM, at the end of 2025. The company has three core business segments: global private equity, which includes its private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources offerings (with $163.6 billion in total AUM and $101.4 billion in fee-earning AUM), global credit ($211.3 billion/$169.5 billion), and investment/fund solutions, known as Carlyle AlphInvest ($101.0 billion/$65.9 billion). The firm primarily serves institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. Carlyle operates through 29 offices across five continents, serving more than 3,100 active carry fund investors from 87 countries.
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