Gladstone CapitalFRA:1G70 +0.93%40 Net Margin % is 91.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 95.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:1G70 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,572 Asset Management companies, Gladstone Capital ranks better than 59.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gladstone Capital's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1G70'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 63.52 Med: 95.49 Max: 100.81
Current: 94.48
FRA:1G70's Net Margin % is ranked better than 59.03% of 1572
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 85.08
vs FRA:1G70: 94.48
Gladstone Capital (FRA:1G70) 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.
Gladstone Capital Net Margin % Related Terms
Gladstone Capital Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gladstone Capital'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.
FRA:1G70 vs HPI, ISD, FFA: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Gladstone Capital'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.
Gladstone Capital Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gladstone Capital's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gladstone Capital'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.
Gladstone Capital (FRA:1G70) has a Net Margin % of 91.36% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Gladstone Capital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 95.49. Over the past decade, Gladstone Capital's Net Margin % has ranged from 63.52 to 100.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Gladstone Capital ranks #644 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Gladstone Capital's Net Margin % too high?
Gladstone Capital's current Net Margin % of 91.36% is near median its 10-year median of 95.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.52 to a high of 100.81. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.08. Gladstone Capital's value of 91.36% is 7.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gladstone Capital ranks #644 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gladstone Capital has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gladstone Capital's Net Margin % compare to HPI and ISD?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gladstone Capital ranks #644 out of 1572 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Gladstone Capital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.08. Gladstone Capital's value of 91.36% is 7.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Gladstone Capital's own Net Margin % has ranged from 63.52 to 100.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.49 vs. the industry median of 85.08, Gladstone Capital 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 85.08, based on 1,572 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. Gladstone Capital's current Net Margin % of 91.36% is 7.4% 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 Gladstone Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gladstone Capital's current Net Margin % is 91.36%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 95.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gladstone Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gladstone Capital (FRA:1G70) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.17, compared to a current price of €16.35 — trading 46.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 91.36%, which is near median its 10-year median of 95.49 and 7.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 85.08. Gladstone Capital's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Gladstone Capital (FRA:1G70), the current Net Margin % is 91.36% as of Mar. 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 Gladstone Capital (FRA:1G70) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gladstone Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €16.35 is trading 46.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.17.
GuruFocus considers Gladstone Capital to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1G70:
Net Margin %: 91.36% (near median its 10-year median of 95.49)
GF Value™: €11.17 vs. price of €16.35 (46.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.4% above the Asset Management median (#644 of 1572)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1G70 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gladstone Capital Corp is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its investment objectives are to, achieve and grow current income by investing in debt securities of established businesses that would provide stable earnings and cash flow to pay expenses, make principal and interest payments on its outstanding indebtedness, and make distributions to stockholders that grow over time; and provide its stockholders with long-term capital appreciation in the value of its assets by investing in equity securities of established businesses that can grow over time to permit it to sell its equity investments for capital gains.
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