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DNP Selectome FundDNP +0.28%33 Net Margin % is 99.32% as of Apr. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 98.99. GuruFocus rates DNP with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,566 Asset Management companies, DNP Selectome Fund ranks better than 76.56% on this metric.
DNP Selectome Fund (NYSE:DNP) 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.
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DNP Selectome Fund Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DNP Selectome Fund'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, DNP Selectome 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.
DNP Selectome Fund Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, DNP Selectome Fund's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DNP Selectome 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.
DNP Selectome Fund (DNP) has a Net Margin % of 99.32% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on DNP Selectome Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 98.99. Over the past decade, DNP Selectome Fund's Net Margin % has ranged from 98.05 to 170.09. According to the industry distribution chart, DNP Selectome Fund ranks #367 out of 1566 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is DNP Selectome Fund's Net Margin % too high?
DNP Selectome Fund's current Net Margin % of 99.32% is near median its 10-year median of 98.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 98.05 to a high of 170.09. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 86.66. DNP Selectome Fund's value of 99.32% is 14.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DNP Selectome Fund ranks #367 out of 1566 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DNP Selectome Fund has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DNP Selectome Fund's Net Margin % compare to CNS and FHI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, DNP Selectome Fund ranks #367 out of 1566 companies for Net Margin %. This places DNP Selectome Fund in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 86.66. DNP Selectome Fund's value of 99.32% is 14.6% above this benchmark. Historically, DNP Selectome Fund's own Net Margin % has ranged from 98.05 to 170.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 98.99 vs. the industry median of 86.66, DNP Selectome 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 86.66, based on 1,566 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. DNP Selectome Fund's current Net Margin % of 99.32% is 14.6% 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 DNP Selectome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 86.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DNP Selectome Fund's current Net Margin % is 99.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 98.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DNP Selectome Fund stock overvalued right now?
DNP Selectome Fund (DNP) has a current Net Margin % of 99.32%. The current Net Margin % is 99.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 98.99 and 14.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 86.66. DNP Selectome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 DNP Selectome Fund (DNP), the current Net Margin % is 99.32% as of Apr. 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.
DNP Select Income Fund Inc is a closed-ended investment management fund. Its investment objectives are current income and long-term growth of income, with capital appreciation as a secondary objective. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing mainly in a diversified portfolio of equity and fixed-income securities of companies in the public utilities industry. Under normal market conditions, more than 65% of the Fund's total assets are invested in securities of public utility companies engaged in the production, transmission, or distribution of electric energy, gas, or telephone services.
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