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What is Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd Net Margin %?
Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq FdETY +0.35%53 Net Margin % is 98.61% as of Apr. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 99.49. GuruFocus rates ETY with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,574 Asset Management companies, Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd ranks better than 81.64% on this metric.
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.
Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd Net Margin % Related Terms
Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd 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, Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd'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.
Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd'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.
Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd (ETY) has a Net Margin % of 98.61% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 99.49. Over the past decade, Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's Net Margin % has ranged from 98.68 to 100.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd ranks #289 out of 1574 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's Net Margin % too high?
Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's current Net Margin % of 98.61% is near median its 10-year median of 99.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 98.68 to a high of 100.47. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.29. Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's value of 98.61% is 15.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd ranks #289 out of 1574 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's Net Margin % compare to RVT and GOF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd ranks #289 out of 1574 companies for Net Margin %. This places Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.29. Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's value of 98.61% is 15.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's own Net Margin % has ranged from 98.68 to 100.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.49 vs. the industry median of 85.29, Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd 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 85.29, based on 1,574 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. Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's current Net Margin % of 98.61% is 15.6% 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 Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's current Net Margin % is 98.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 99.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd (ETY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.11, compared to a current price of $14.24 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 98.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 99.49 and 15.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 85.29. Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd (ETY), the current Net Margin % is 98.61% 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 Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd (ETY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.24 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.11.
GuruFocus considers Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ETY:
Net Margin %: 98.61% (near median its 10-year median of 99.49)
GF Value™: $22.11 vs. price of $14.24 (35.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.6% above the Asset Management median (#289 of 1574)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ETY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd Business Description
Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Inc Fd is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide current income and gains. The secondary objective of the fund is capital appreciation. Its portfolio of investments consists of capital markets, banks, internet and direct marketing retail, biotechnology, media, oil, gas, and consumable fuels, and other sectors.
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