Ashmore GroupLSE:ASHM +0.15%79 Net Margin % is 99.14% as of Dec. 2025, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 55.06. GuruFocus rates LSE:ASHM with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Asset Management companies, Ashmore Group ranks worse than 50.76% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Ashmore Group's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £69.4 Mil. Ashmore Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £70.0 Mil. Therefore, Ashmore Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 99.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ashmore Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ASHM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.79 Med: 55.06 Max: 83.52
Current: 83.52
LSE:ASHM's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 50.76% of 1580
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.895
vs LSE:ASHM: 83.52
Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM) 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.
Ashmore Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Ashmore Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ashmore Group'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, Ashmore Group'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.
Ashmore Group Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ashmore Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashmore Group'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.
Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM) has a Net Margin % of 99.14% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ashmore Group and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 55.06. Over the past decade, Ashmore Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 34.79 to 83.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #802 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Ashmore Group's Net Margin % too high?
Ashmore Group's current Net Margin % of 99.14% is 80% above median its 10-year median of 55.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.79 to a high of 83.52. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Ashmore Group's value of 99.14% is 16.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #802 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ashmore Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashmore Group's Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #802 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This places Ashmore Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Ashmore Group's value of 99.14% is 16.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ashmore Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 34.79 to 83.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.06 vs. the industry median of 84.90, Ashmore Group 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. Ashmore Group's current Net Margin % of 99.14% is 16.8% 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 Ashmore Group 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. Ashmore Group's current Net Margin % is 99.14%, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 55.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashmore Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.44, compared to a current price of £1.97 — trading 36.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 99.14%, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 55.06 and 16.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.90. Ashmore Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM), the current Net Margin % is 99.14% 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 Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashmore Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.97 is trading 36.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.44.
GuruFocus considers Ashmore Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ASHM:
Net Margin %: 99.14% (80% above median its 10-year median of 55.06)
GF Value™: £1.44 vs. price of £1.97 (36.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.8% above the Asset Management median (#802 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ASHM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ashmore Group PLC is a value-oriented asset management firm that focuses its investments on emerging markets. It offers a diverse range of both traditional and alternative investment strategies to its client base globally, including both institutional and retail investors. The company invests in sovereign debt instruments, currencies, corporate debt, equities, derivatives, private equity, real estate, distressed debt, and other special situations. The firm reports on changes in assets under management as the majority of its revenue is derived from management fees. The company also benefits from performance fees on its investments. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and Ireland, followed by the Americas, and Asia and the Middle East.
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