European Equity Fund, / MDEEA +1.50%35 Net Margin % is 92.54% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 96.95. GuruFocus rates EEA with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Asset Management companies, European Equity Fund, / MD ranks better than 65.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for European Equity Fund, / MD's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
EEA'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 93.98 Med: 96.95 Max: 144.42
Current: 96.8
EEA's Net Margin % is ranked better than 65.25% of 1580
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.895
vs EEA: 96.80
European Equity Fund, / MD (NYSE:EEA) 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.
European Equity Fund, / MD Net Margin % Related Terms
European Equity Fund, / MD 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, European Equity Fund, / MD'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.
European Equity Fund, / MD Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, European Equity Fund, / MD's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where European Equity Fund, / MD'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.
European Equity Fund, / MD (EEA) has a Net Margin % of 92.54% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on European Equity Fund, / MD and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 96.95. Over the past decade, European Equity Fund, / MD's Net Margin % has ranged from 93.98 to 144.42. According to the industry distribution chart, European Equity Fund, / MD ranks #549 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is European Equity Fund, / MD's Net Margin % too high?
European Equity Fund, / MD's current Net Margin % of 92.54% is near median its 10-year median of 96.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 93.98 to a high of 144.42. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. European Equity Fund, / MD's value of 92.54% is 9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, European Equity Fund, / MD ranks #549 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, European Equity Fund, / MD has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does European Equity Fund, / MD's Net Margin % compare to CEV and NMS?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, European Equity Fund, / MD ranks #549 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This puts European Equity Fund, / MD in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. European Equity Fund, / MD's value of 92.54% is 9% above this benchmark. Historically, European Equity Fund, / MD's own Net Margin % has ranged from 93.98 to 144.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 96.95 vs. the industry median of 84.90, European Equity Fund, / MD 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. European Equity Fund, / MD's current Net Margin % of 92.54% is 9% 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 European Equity Fund, / MD 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. European Equity Fund, / MD's current Net Margin % is 92.54%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 96.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is European Equity Fund, / MD stock overvalued right now?
European Equity Fund, / MD (EEA) has a current Net Margin % of 92.54%. The current Net Margin % is 92.54%, which is near median its 10-year median of 96.95 and 9% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.90. European Equity Fund, / MD's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 2 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 European Equity Fund, / MD (EEA), the current Net Margin % is 92.54% 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.
European Equity Fund, Inc / MD is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity and equity securities of issuers domiciled in Europe. Its portfolio of investments consists of different sectors such as industrials, financials, healthcare, consumer discretionary, materials, consumer staples, information technology, and other sectors.
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