What is Cornerstone Total Return Fund Net Margin %?
Cornerstone Total Return FundCRF +1.57%48 Net Margin % is 99.41% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 99.31. GuruFocus rates CRF with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Asset Management companies, Cornerstone Total Return Fund ranks better than 79.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cornerstone Total Return Fund's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CRF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 96.31 Med: 99.31 Max: 101.9
Current: 99.27
CRF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 79.81% of 1580
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.895
vs CRF: 99.27
Cornerstone Total Return Fund (AMEX:CRF) 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 Total Return Fund Net Margin % Related Terms
Cornerstone Total Return 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Cornerstone Total Return 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 Total Return Fund Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Cornerstone Total Return Fund's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cornerstone Total Return 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 Total Return Fund (CRF) has a Net Margin % of 99.41% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cornerstone Total Return Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 99.31. Over the past decade, Cornerstone Total Return Fund's Net Margin % has ranged from 96.31 to 101.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Cornerstone Total Return Fund ranks #319 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Cornerstone Total Return Fund's Net Margin % too high?
Cornerstone Total Return Fund's current Net Margin % of 99.41% is near median its 10-year median of 99.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 96.31 to a high of 101.90. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Cornerstone Total Return Fund's value of 99.41% is 17.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cornerstone Total Return Fund ranks #319 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cornerstone Total Return 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 Total Return Fund's Net Margin % compare to ASA and NMZ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Cornerstone Total Return Fund ranks #319 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This places Cornerstone Total Return Fund in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Cornerstone Total Return Fund's value of 99.41% is 17.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Cornerstone Total Return Fund's own Net Margin % has ranged from 96.31 to 101.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.31 vs. the industry median of 84.90, Cornerstone Total Return 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 84.90, 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. Cornerstone Total Return Fund's current Net Margin % of 99.41% is 17.1% 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 Total Return Fund 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. Cornerstone Total Return Fund's current Net Margin % is 99.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 99.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cornerstone Total Return Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cornerstone Total Return Fund (CRF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.88, compared to a current price of $7.12 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 99.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 99.31 and 17.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.90. Cornerstone Total Return 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 Total Return Fund (CRF), the current Net Margin % is 99.41% 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 Total Return Fund (CRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cornerstone Total Return Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.12 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.88.
GuruFocus considers Cornerstone Total Return Fund to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CRF:
Net Margin %: 99.41% (near median its 10-year median of 99.31)
GF Value™: $5.88 vs. price of $7.12 (21.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.1% above the Asset Management median (#319 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cornerstone Total Return Fund Business Description
Cornerstone Total Return Fund Inc is a diversified closed-end management company. Its objective is to seek capital appreciation with current income as a secondary objective. The company invests in sectors such as Information Technology, Health Care, Financials, Communication Services, Consumer Discretionary, Industrials, Exchange-Traded Funds, Utilities, Energy, Real Estate, and others.
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