What is City of London Investment Group Net Margin %?
City of London Investment GroupLSE:CLIG 83 Net Margin % is 27.17% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 27.25. GuruFocus rates LSE:CLIG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,572 Asset Management companies, City of London Investment Group ranks worse than 68.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for City of London Investment Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CLIG'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.73 Med: 27.25 Max: 30.79
Current: 27.95
LSE:CLIG's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 68.64% of 1572
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 85.385
vs LSE:CLIG: 27.95
City of London Investment Group (LSE:CLIG) 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.
City of London Investment Group Net Margin % Related Terms
City of London Investment Group 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.
City of London Investment Group Net Margin % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, City of London Investment 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.
City of London Investment Group Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, City of London Investment Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City of London Investment 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.
City of London Investment Group (LSE:CLIG) has a Net Margin % of 27.17% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on City of London Investment Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.25. Over the past decade, City of London Investment Group's Net Margin % has ranged from 22.73 to 30.79. According to the industry distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #1079 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is City of London Investment Group's Net Margin % too high?
City of London Investment Group's current Net Margin % of 27.17% is near median its 10-year median of 27.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.73 to a high of 30.79. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.39. City of London Investment Group's value of 27.17% is 68.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #1079 out of 1572 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, City of London Investment Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City of London Investment Group's Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #1079 out of 1572 companies for Net Margin %. This places City of London Investment Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.39. City of London Investment Group's value of 27.17% is 68.2% below this benchmark. Historically, City of London Investment Group's own Net Margin % has ranged from 22.73 to 30.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.25 vs. the industry median of 85.39, City of London Investment Group has consistently been below 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 85.39, 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. City of London Investment Group's current Net Margin % of 27.17% is 68.2% below 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 City of London Investment Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City of London Investment Group's current Net Margin % is 27.17%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City of London Investment Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Group (LSE:CLIG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.15, compared to a current price of £4.58 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 27.17%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.25 and 68.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 85.39. City of London Investment Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 City of London Investment Group (LSE:CLIG), the current Net Margin % is 27.17% 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 City of London Investment Group (LSE:CLIG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £4.58 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.15.
GuruFocus considers City of London Investment Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CLIG:
Net Margin %: 27.17% (near median its 10-year median of 27.25)
GF Value™: £5.15 vs. price of £4.58 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.2% below the Asset Management median (#1079 of 1572)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CLIG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City of London Investment Group Business Description
City of London Investment Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based asset management company. The company through its subsidiaries offers products of emerging markets and closed-end funds. Its principal operating subsidiary acts as an investment adviser for the company. It has operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
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