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Albion Enterprise VCTLSE:AAEV 45 Net Margin % is 92.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 95.52. GuruFocus rates LSE:AAEV with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,567 Asset Management companies, Albion Enterprise VCT ranks worse than 52.33% on this metric.
Albion Enterprise VCT (LSE:AAEV) 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.
Albion Enterprise VCT Net Margin % Related Terms
Albion Enterprise VCT Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Albion Enterprise VCT'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, Albion Enterprise VCT'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.
Albion Enterprise VCT Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Albion Enterprise VCT's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Albion Enterprise VCT'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.
Albion Enterprise VCT (LSE:AAEV) has a Net Margin % of 92.52% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Albion Enterprise VCT and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 95.52. Over the past decade, Albion Enterprise VCT's Net Margin % has ranged from 81.74 to 110.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Albion Enterprise VCT ranks #820 out of 1567 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Albion Enterprise VCT's Net Margin % too high?
Albion Enterprise VCT's current Net Margin % of 92.52% is near median its 10-year median of 95.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 81.74 to a high of 110.96. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.86. Albion Enterprise VCT's value of 92.52% is 7.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albion Enterprise VCT ranks #820 out of 1567 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Albion Enterprise VCT has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Albion Enterprise VCT's Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Albion Enterprise VCT ranks #820 out of 1567 companies for Net Margin %. This places Albion Enterprise VCT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.86. Albion Enterprise VCT's value of 92.52% is 7.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Albion Enterprise VCT's own Net Margin % has ranged from 81.74 to 110.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.52 vs. the industry median of 85.86, Albion Enterprise VCT 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 85.86, based on 1,567 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. Albion Enterprise VCT's current Net Margin % of 92.52% is 7.8% 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 Albion Enterprise VCT and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albion Enterprise VCT's current Net Margin % is 92.52%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 95.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Albion Enterprise VCT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albion Enterprise VCT (LSE:AAEV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.60, compared to a current price of £1.05 — trading 74.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 92.52%, which is near median its 10-year median of 95.52 and 7.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 85.86. Albion Enterprise VCT's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 5 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 Albion Enterprise VCT (LSE:AAEV), the current Net Margin % is 92.52% 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 Albion Enterprise VCT (LSE:AAEV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albion Enterprise VCT stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.05 is trading 74.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.60.
GuruFocus considers Albion Enterprise VCT to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:AAEV:
Net Margin %: 92.52% (near median its 10-year median of 95.52)
GF Value™: £0.60 vs. price of £1.05 (74.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.8% above the Asset Management median (#820 of 1567)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:AAEV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Albion Enterprise VCT PLC is a United Kingdom-based Venture Capital Trust. The fund aims to provide investors with a regular and predictable source of income, combined with the prospect of longer-term capital growth. Albion broadly invests in sectors such as FinTech, Other software and technology, Healthcare, Renewable energy, Business Services, and Education.
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