What is Highland Global Allocation Fund Net Margin %?
Highland Global Allocation FundHGLB -0.65%46 Net Margin % is 101.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 98.41. GuruFocus rates HGLB with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,572 Asset Management companies, Highland Global Allocation Fund ranks better than 54.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Highland Global Allocation Fund's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HGLB'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 90.29 Med: 98.41 Max: 126.44
Current: 90.29
HGLB's Net Margin % is ranked better than 54.01% of 1572
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 85.245
vs HGLB: 90.29
Highland Global Allocation Fund (NYSE:HGLB) 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.
Highland Global Allocation Fund Net Margin % Related Terms
Highland Global Allocation 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.
Highland Global Allocation Fund Net Margin % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Highland Global Allocation 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.
Highland Global Allocation Fund Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Highland Global Allocation Fund's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Highland Global Allocation 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.
Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) has a Net Margin % of 101.45% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Highland Global Allocation Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 98.41. Over the past decade, Highland Global Allocation Fund's Net Margin % has ranged from 90.29 to 126.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Highland Global Allocation Fund ranks #723 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is Highland Global Allocation Fund's Net Margin % too high?
Highland Global Allocation Fund's current Net Margin % of 101.45% is near median its 10-year median of 98.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 90.29 to a high of 126.44. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.25. Highland Global Allocation Fund's value of 101.45% is 19% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Highland Global Allocation Fund ranks #723 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Highland Global Allocation Fund has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highland Global Allocation Fund's Net Margin % compare to FLC and DHF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Highland Global Allocation Fund ranks #723 out of 1572 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Highland Global Allocation Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.25. Highland Global Allocation Fund's value of 101.45% is 19% above this benchmark. Historically, Highland Global Allocation Fund's own Net Margin % has ranged from 90.29 to 126.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 98.41 vs. the industry median of 85.25, Highland Global Allocation 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 85.25, 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. Highland Global Allocation Fund's current Net Margin % of 101.45% is 19% 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 Highland Global Allocation Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Highland Global Allocation Fund's current Net Margin % is 101.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 98.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highland Global Allocation Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.93, compared to a current price of $7.59 — trading 93.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 101.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 98.41 and 19% above the Asset Management industry median of 85.25. Highland Global Allocation Fund's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB), the current Net Margin % is 101.45% 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 Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highland Global Allocation Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.59 is trading 93.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.93.
GuruFocus considers Highland Global Allocation Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HGLB:
Net Margin %: 101.45% (near median its 10-year median of 98.41)
GF Value™: $3.93 vs. price of $7.59 (93.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19% above the Asset Management median (#723 of 1572)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HGLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Highland Global Allocation Fund Business Description
Highland Global Allocation Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term growth of capital and future income. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a portfolio of U.S. and foreign equity, debt, and money market securities. It may also invest in senior loans to domestic or foreign corporations, partnerships, and other entities that operate in a variety of industries and geographic regions.
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