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Aberdeen Asia FocusLSE:AAS -0.67%40 Net Margin % is 102.06% as of Jan. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 96.50. GuruFocus rates LSE:AAS with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,568 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Asia Focus ranks better than 74.62% on this metric.
Aberdeen Asia Focus (LSE:AAS) 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.
Aberdeen Asia Focus Net Margin % Related Terms
Aberdeen Asia Focus Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aberdeen Asia Focus'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, Aberdeen Asia Focus'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.
Aberdeen Asia Focus Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Asia Focus's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Asia Focus'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.
Aberdeen Asia Focus (LSE:AAS) has a Net Margin % of 102.06% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Aberdeen Asia Focus and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 96.50. Over the past decade, Aberdeen Asia Focus' Net Margin % has ranged from 73.91 to 118.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia Focus ranks #398 out of 1568 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Aberdeen Asia Focus' Net Margin % too high?
Aberdeen Asia Focus' current Net Margin % of 102.06% is near median its 10-year median of 96.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 73.91 to a high of 118.68. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.25. Aberdeen Asia Focus' value of 102.06% is 19.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia Focus ranks #398 out of 1568 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aberdeen Asia Focus has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Asia Focus' Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia Focus ranks #398 out of 1568 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Aberdeen Asia Focus in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.25. Aberdeen Asia Focus' value of 102.06% is 19.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Aberdeen Asia Focus' own Net Margin % has ranged from 73.91 to 118.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 96.50 vs. the industry median of 85.25, Aberdeen Asia Focus 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 1,568 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. Aberdeen Asia Focus's current Net Margin % of 102.06% is 19.7% 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 Aberdeen Asia Focus 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. Aberdeen Asia Focus's current Net Margin % is 102.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 96.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Asia Focus stock overvalued right now?
Aberdeen Asia Focus (LSE:AAS) has a current Net Margin % of 102.06%. The current Net Margin % is 102.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 96.50 and 19.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 85.25. Aberdeen Asia Focus' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 7 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 Aberdeen Asia Focus (LSE:AAS), the current Net Margin % is 102.06% 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.
abrdn Asia Focus PLC is a closed-end investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange. The company focuses on identifying and investing in well-managed smaller companies across Asia (excluding Japan) that demonstrate strong growth potential. The company aims to maximise total return to shareholders over the long term from a portfolio made up predominantly of quoted smaller companies. Its investments span multiple industries and economies, generating returns through capital appreciation. The company is engaged in a single segment of business activity, being investment business.
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