Law Debenture (The)CHIX:LWDBL -0.25%37 Net Margin % is 82.73% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 81.38. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LWDBL with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £19.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Asset Management companies, Law Debenture (The) ranks worse than 51.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Law Debenture (The)'s Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:LWDBl'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.42 Med: 81.38 Max: 209.62
Current: 83.24
CHIX:LWDBl's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 51.14% of 1580
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.895
vs CHIX:LWDBl: 83.24
Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBl) 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.
Law Debenture (The) Net Margin % Related Terms
Law Debenture (The) Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Law Debenture (The)'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.
CHIX:LWDBL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Law Debenture (The)'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.
Law Debenture (The) Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Law Debenture (The)'s Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Law Debenture (The)'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.
Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) has a Net Margin % of 82.73% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Law Debenture (The) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 81.38. Over the past decade, Law Debenture (The)'s Net Margin % has ranged from 8.42 to 209.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Law Debenture (The) ranks #808 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is Law Debenture (The)'s Net Margin % too high?
Law Debenture (The)'s current Net Margin % of 82.73% is near median its 10-year median of 81.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.42 to a high of 209.62. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Law Debenture (The)'s value of 82.73% is 2.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Law Debenture (The) ranks #808 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Law Debenture (The) has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Law Debenture (The)'s Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Law Debenture (The) ranks #808 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This places Law Debenture (The) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Law Debenture (The)'s value of 82.73% is 2.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Law Debenture (The)'s own Net Margin % has ranged from 8.42 to 209.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 81.38 vs. the industry median of 84.90, Law Debenture (The) 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. Law Debenture (The)'s current Net Margin % of 82.73% is 2.6% 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 Law Debenture (The) 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. Law Debenture (The)'s current Net Margin % is 82.73%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 81.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Law Debenture (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £19.86, compared to a current price of £11.98 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 82.73%, which is near median its 10-year median of 81.38 and 2.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 84.90. Law Debenture (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 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 Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL), the current Net Margin % is 82.73% 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 Law Debenture (The) (CHIX:LWDBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Law Debenture (The) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £11.98 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £19.86.
GuruFocus considers Law Debenture (The) to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:LWDBL:
Net Margin %: 82.73% (near median its 10-year median of 81.38)
GF Value™: £19.86 vs. price of £11.98 (39.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.6% below the Asset Management median (#808 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:LWDBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Law Debenture Corp (The) PLC is a UK-based investment trust. The company's main investment objectives are to achieve long-term capital growth in real terms and steadily increase income. It holds a diversified portfolio of investments including various sectors such as Oil and Gas, Basic Materials, Consumer goods, Financials, and Technology across the globe. The company has two reportable segments namely Investment portfolio and Independent professional services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Investment portfolio segment. he group has a presence in the United Kingdom, North America, Europe, Japan, and other countries.
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