What is Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Net Margin %?
Cornerstone Strategic Value FundCLM +0.41%48 Net Margin % is 99.56% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 99.47. GuruFocus rates CLM with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Asset Management companies, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund ranks better than 81.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CLM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 97.59 Med: 99.47 Max: 101.78
Current: 99.44
CLM's Net Margin % is ranked better than 81.51% of 1579
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.88
vs CLM: 99.44
Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund (AMEX:CLM) 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.
Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Net Margin % Related Terms
Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund 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.
Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Net Margin % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund'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.
Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund'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.
Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund (CLM) 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 Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 99.47. Over the past decade, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's Net Margin % has ranged from 97.59 to 101.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund ranks #292 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's Net Margin % too high?
Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's current Net Margin % of 99.56% is near median its 10-year median of 99.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 97.59 to a high of 101.78. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's value of 99.56% is 17.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund ranks #292 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's Net Margin % compare to RVT and KYN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund ranks #292 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This places Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's value of 99.56% is 17.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's own Net Margin % has ranged from 97.59 to 101.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.47 vs. the industry median of 84.88, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund 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 84.88, 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. Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund'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 Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund 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. Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's current Net Margin % is 99.56%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 99.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund (CLM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.12, compared to a current price of $7.38 — trading 20.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 99.56%, which is near median its 10-year median of 99.47 and 17.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.88. Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund (CLM), 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 Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund (CLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.38 is trading 20.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.12.
GuruFocus considers Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLM:
Net Margin %: 99.56% (near median its 10-year median of 99.47)
GF Value™: $6.12 vs. price of $7.38 (20.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.3% above the Asset Management median (#292 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Business Description
Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. The fund's objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies. It invests in various sectors, which include financials, information technology, healthcare, consumer discretionary, Consumer Staples, utilities, energy, Real Estate, materials, and other sectors.
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