Great Elm CapitalGECC -0.72%22 Net Margin % is 46.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 141.33. GuruFocus rates GECC with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,580 Asset Management companies, Great Elm Capital ranks better than 89.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Great Elm Capital's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GECC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.53 Med: 141.33 Max: 1336.89
Current: 121.37
GECC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 89.62% of 1580
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.895
vs GECC: 121.37
Great Elm Capital (NAS:GECC) 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.
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Great Elm Capital Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Great Elm 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Great Elm 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.
Great Elm Capital Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Great Elm Capital's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Great Elm 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.
Great Elm Capital (GECC) has a Net Margin % of 46.97% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Great Elm Capital and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 141.33. Over the past decade, Great Elm Capital's Net Margin % has ranged from 35.53 to 1,336.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Great Elm Capital ranks #164 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Great Elm Capital's Net Margin % too high?
Great Elm Capital's current Net Margin % of 46.97% is 67% below median its 10-year median of 141.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.53 to a high of 1,336.89. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Great Elm Capital's value of 46.97% is 44.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Great Elm Capital ranks #164 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Great Elm Capital has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Great Elm Capital's Net Margin % compare to CMU and VGI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Great Elm Capital ranks #164 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This places Great Elm Capital in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Great Elm Capital's value of 46.97% is 44.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Great Elm Capital's own Net Margin % has ranged from 35.53 to 1,336.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 141.33 vs. the industry median of 84.90, Great Elm Capital 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 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. Great Elm Capital's current Net Margin % of 46.97% is 44.7% 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 Great Elm Capital 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. Great Elm Capital's current Net Margin % is 46.97%, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 141.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Great Elm Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Great Elm Capital (GECC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.75, compared to a current price of $5.55 — trading 640% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 46.97%, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 141.33 and 44.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 84.90. Great Elm Capital's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Great Elm Capital (GECC), the current Net Margin % is 46.97% 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 Great Elm Capital (GECC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Great Elm Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.55 is trading 640% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.75.
GuruFocus considers Great Elm Capital to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GECC:
Net Margin %: 46.97% (67% below median its 10-year median of 141.33)
GF Value™: $0.75 vs. price of $5.55 (640% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.7% below the Asset Management median (#164 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GECC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Great Elm Capital Corp is an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company. It generates both income and capital appreciation through debt and income-generating equity investments, including investments in finance businesses. The Company operates as a single reportable segment with an investment objective to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments and manages the business on a consolidated basis.
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