PGIM High Yield FundISD +0.63%57 Net Margin % is 99.26% as of Jan. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 98.90. GuruFocus rates ISD with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.16 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Asset Management companies, PGIM High Yield Fund ranks better than 79.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for PGIM High Yield Fund's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ISD'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 89.02 Med: 98.9 Max: 100.97
Current: 99.19
ISD's Net Margin % is ranked better than 79.11% of 1580
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.895
vs ISD: 99.19
PGIM High Yield Fund (NYSE:ISD) 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.
PGIM High Yield Fund Net Margin % Related Terms
PGIM High Yield Fund Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PGIM High Yield Fund'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, PGIM High Yield 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.
PGIM High Yield Fund Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, PGIM High Yield Fund's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PGIM High Yield 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.
PGIM High Yield Fund (ISD) has a Net Margin % of 99.26% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on PGIM High Yield Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 98.90. Over the past decade, PGIM High Yield Fund's Net Margin % has ranged from 89.02 to 100.97. According to the industry distribution chart, PGIM High Yield Fund ranks #330 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is PGIM High Yield Fund's Net Margin % too high?
PGIM High Yield Fund's current Net Margin % of 99.26% is near median its 10-year median of 98.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 89.02 to a high of 100.97. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. PGIM High Yield Fund's value of 99.26% is 16.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PGIM High Yield Fund ranks #330 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PGIM High Yield Fund has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PGIM High Yield Fund's Net Margin % compare to GLAD and HPI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, PGIM High Yield Fund ranks #330 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This places PGIM High Yield Fund in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. PGIM High Yield Fund's value of 99.26% is 16.9% above this benchmark. Historically, PGIM High Yield Fund's own Net Margin % has ranged from 89.02 to 100.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 98.90 vs. the industry median of 84.90, PGIM High Yield 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. PGIM High Yield Fund's current Net Margin % of 99.26% is 16.9% 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 PGIM High Yield 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. PGIM High Yield Fund's current Net Margin % is 99.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 98.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PGIM High Yield Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGIM High Yield Fund (ISD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.16, compared to a current price of $12.76 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 99.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 98.90 and 16.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.90. PGIM High Yield 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 PGIM High Yield Fund (ISD), the current Net Margin % is 99.26% as of Jan. 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 PGIM High Yield Fund (ISD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGIM High Yield Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.76 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.16.
GuruFocus considers PGIM High Yield Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ISD:
Net Margin %: 99.26% (near median its 10-year median of 98.90)
GF Value™: $18.16 vs. price of $12.76 (29.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% above the Asset Management median (#330 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PGIM High Yield Fund Inc is a diversified, closed-end management investment company, active in the financial services domain. The fund's primary investment objective is to provide a high level of current income, with its secondary objective being capital appreciation. It invests at least eighty percent of its investable assets in a diversified portfolio of high-yield fixed-income instruments that are rated below investment grade with varying maturities and other investments.
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