Clough Global Equity FundGLQ -0.35%24 Net Margin % is 98.28% as of Oct. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 96.87. GuruFocus rates GLQ with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,571 Asset Management companies, Clough Global Equity Fund ranks better than 63.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clough Global Equity Fund's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GLQ'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 82.26 Med: 96.87 Max: 118.99
Current: 96.51
GLQ's Net Margin % is ranked better than 63.53% of 1571
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 85.46
vs GLQ: 96.51
Clough Global Equity Fund (AMEX:GLQ) 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.
Clough Global Equity Fund Net Margin % Related Terms
Clough Global Equity Fund 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, Clough Global Equity Fund'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.
Clough Global Equity Fund Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Clough Global Equity Fund's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clough Global Equity Fund'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.
Clough Global Equity Fund (GLQ) has a Net Margin % of 98.28% as of Oct. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Clough Global Equity Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 96.87. Over the past decade, Clough Global Equity Fund's Net Margin % has ranged from 82.26 to 118.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Clough Global Equity Fund ranks #573 out of 1571 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Clough Global Equity Fund's Net Margin % too high?
Clough Global Equity Fund's current Net Margin % of 98.28% is near median its 10-year median of 96.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 82.26 to a high of 118.99. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.46. Clough Global Equity Fund's value of 98.28% is 15% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clough Global Equity Fund ranks #573 out of 1571 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Clough Global Equity Fund has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clough Global Equity Fund's Net Margin % compare to NAZ and MHF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Clough Global Equity Fund ranks #573 out of 1571 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Clough Global Equity Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.46. Clough Global Equity Fund's value of 98.28% is 15% above this benchmark. Historically, Clough Global Equity Fund's own Net Margin % has ranged from 82.26 to 118.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 96.87 vs. the industry median of 85.46, Clough Global Equity Fund 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 85.46, based on 1,571 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. Clough Global Equity Fund's current Net Margin % of 98.28% is 15% 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 Clough Global Equity Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clough Global Equity Fund's current Net Margin % is 98.28%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 96.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clough Global Equity Fund stock overvalued right now?
Clough Global Equity Fund (GLQ) has a current Net Margin % of 98.28%. The current Net Margin % is 98.28%, which is near median its 10-year median of 96.87 and 15% above the Asset Management industry median of 85.46. Clough Global Equity Fund's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 8 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 Clough Global Equity Fund (GLQ), the current Net Margin % is 98.28% as of Oct. 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.
Clough Global Equity Fund is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide a high level of total return. The Fund invests in the equity, equity-related securities, and fixed-income securities in both U.S. and non-U.S. markets.
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