SLR InvestmentFRA:ZSL +2.06%58 Net Margin % is 85.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 86.76. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZSL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Asset Management companies, SLR Investment ranks better than 52.69% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. SLR Investment's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.81 Mil. SLR Investment's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €17.25 Mil. Therefore, SLR Investment's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 85.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SLR Investment's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ZSL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 64.78 Med: 86.76 Max: 91.22
Current: 88.74
FRA:ZSL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 52.69% of 1579
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.88
vs FRA:ZSL: 88.74
SLR Investment (FRA:ZSL) 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.
SLR Investment Net Margin % Related Terms
SLR Investment Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SLR Investment'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:ZSL vs JQC, OIO, FDUS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, SLR Investment'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.
SLR Investment Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, SLR Investment's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SLR Investment'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.
SLR Investment (FRA:ZSL) has a Net Margin % of 85.89% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on SLR Investment and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 86.76. Over the past decade, SLR Investment's Net Margin % has ranged from 64.78 to 91.22. According to the industry distribution chart, SLR Investment ranks #747 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is SLR Investment's Net Margin % too high?
SLR Investment's current Net Margin % of 85.89% is near median its 10-year median of 86.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 64.78 to a high of 91.22. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. SLR Investment's value of 85.89% is 1.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SLR Investment ranks #747 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SLR Investment has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SLR Investment's Net Margin % compare to JQC and OIO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, SLR Investment ranks #747 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This puts SLR Investment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. SLR Investment's value of 85.89% is 1.2% above this benchmark. Historically, SLR Investment's own Net Margin % has ranged from 64.78 to 91.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 86.76 vs. the industry median of 84.88, SLR Investment 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 84.88, based on 1,579 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. SLR Investment's current Net Margin % of 85.89% is 1.2% 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 SLR Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 84.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SLR Investment's current Net Margin % is 85.89%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 86.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SLR Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SLR Investment (FRA:ZSL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.08, compared to a current price of €10.89 — trading 39.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 85.89%, which is near median its 10-year median of 86.76 and 1.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.88. SLR Investment's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 SLR Investment (FRA:ZSL), the current Net Margin % is 85.89% 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 SLR Investment (FRA:ZSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SLR Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €10.89 is trading 39.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.08.
GuruFocus considers SLR Investment to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ZSL:
Net Margin %: 85.89% (near median its 10-year median of 86.76)
GF Value™: €18.08 vs. price of €10.89 (39.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.2% above the Asset Management median (#747 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ZSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SLR Investment Corp is a closed-end externally managed, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company. It provides U.S. middle market businesses and intermediaries with bespoke debt financing solutions to fund working capital, acquisition, refinancing and growth capital requirements. The company's investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company invests principally in leveraged middle-market companies in the form of senior secured loans, financing leases, and to a lesser extent, unsecured loans and equity securities.
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