Eagle Capital Growth FundGRF +1.90%57 Net Margin % is 95.74% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 95.96. GuruFocus rates GRF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Asset Management companies, Eagle Capital Growth Fund ranks better than 60.82% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eagle Capital Growth Fund's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GRF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 94.48 Med: 95.96 Max: 115.62
Current: 95.16
GRF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 60.82% of 1580
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.895
vs GRF: 95.16
Eagle Capital Growth Fund (AMEX:GRF) 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.
Eagle Capital Growth Fund Net Margin % Related Terms
Eagle Capital Growth 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, Eagle Capital Growth 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.
Eagle Capital Growth Fund Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eagle Capital Growth Fund's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eagle Capital Growth 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.
Eagle Capital Growth Fund (GRF) has a Net Margin % of 95.74% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Eagle Capital Growth Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 95.96. Over the past decade, Eagle Capital Growth Fund's Net Margin % has ranged from 94.48 to 115.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Eagle Capital Growth Fund ranks #619 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 39.2%.
Is Eagle Capital Growth Fund's Net Margin % too high?
Eagle Capital Growth Fund's current Net Margin % of 95.74% is near median its 10-year median of 95.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 94.48 to a high of 115.62. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's value of 95.74% is 12.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eagle Capital Growth Fund ranks #619 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eagle Capital Growth Fund has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eagle Capital Growth Fund's Net Margin % compare to FCO and MLCI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eagle Capital Growth Fund ranks #619 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Eagle Capital Growth Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's value of 95.74% is 12.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Eagle Capital Growth Fund's own Net Margin % has ranged from 94.48 to 115.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.96 vs. the industry median of 84.90, Eagle Capital Growth 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 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. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's current Net Margin % of 95.74% is 12.8% 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 Eagle Capital Growth Fund 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. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's current Net Margin % is 95.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 95.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eagle Capital Growth Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eagle Capital Growth Fund (GRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.98, compared to a current price of $10.19 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 95.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 95.96 and 12.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.90. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Eagle Capital Growth Fund (GRF), the current Net Margin % is 95.74% as of Dec. 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.
Is Eagle Capital Growth Fund (GRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eagle Capital Growth Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.19 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.98.
GuruFocus considers Eagle Capital Growth Fund to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GRF:
Net Margin %: 95.74% (near median its 10-year median of 95.96)
GF Value™: $9.98 vs. price of $10.19 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.8% above the Asset Management median (#619 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eagle Capital Growth Fund Inc is a diversified closed-end investment company. The Fund's objective is long-term growth utilizing the concept of total return for selecting investments. It seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing predominantly in U.S. issuer common stock, giving preference to high-quality companies, where high quality denotes substantial operating income margins, high returns on capital, and robust balance sheets.
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