What is DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund Net Margin %?
DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term FundDTF +0.52%56 Net Margin % is 81.30% as of Apr. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 87.83. GuruFocus rates DTF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,571 Asset Management companies, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund ranks better than 51.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DTF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 65.58 Med: 87.83 Max: 117.03
Current: 87.36
DTF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 51.18% of 1571
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 85.3
vs DTF: 87.36
DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund (NYSE:DTF) 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.
DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund Net Margin % Related Terms
DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term 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, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term 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.
DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term 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.
DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund (DTF) has a Net Margin % of 81.30% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 87.83. Over the past decade, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's Net Margin % has ranged from 65.58 to 117.03. According to the industry distribution chart, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund ranks #767 out of 1571 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's Net Margin % too high?
DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's current Net Margin % of 81.30% is near median its 10-year median of 87.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.58 to a high of 117.03. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.30. DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's value of 81.30% is 4.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund ranks #767 out of 1571 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's Net Margin % compare to GLV and GDO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund ranks #767 out of 1571 companies for Net Margin %. This puts DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.30. DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's value of 81.30% is 4.7% below this benchmark. Historically, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's own Net Margin % has ranged from 65.58 to 117.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 87.83 vs. the industry median of 85.30, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund 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 85.30, based on 1,571 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. DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's current Net Margin % of 81.30% is 4.7% 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 DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's current Net Margin % is 81.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 87.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund (DTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.23, compared to a current price of $11.52 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 81.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 87.83 and 4.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 85.30. DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund (DTF), the current Net Margin % is 81.30% 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.
Is DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund (DTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.52 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.23.
GuruFocus considers DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DTF:
Net Margin %: 81.30% (near median its 10-year median of 87.83)
GF Value™: $12.23 vs. price of $11.52 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.7% below the Asset Management median (#767 of 1571)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund Business Description
DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is current income exempt from regular federal income tax consistent with the preservation of capital. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing mainly in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade tax-exempt obligations.
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