CT Private Equity TrustLSE:CTPE +1.64%61 Net Margin % is 116.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 97.45. GuruFocus rates LSE:CTPE with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,580 Asset Management companies, CT Private Equity Trust ranks better than 87.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CT Private Equity Trust's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CTPE'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 92.83 Med: 97.45 Max: 106.07
Current: 106.07
LSE:CTPE's Net Margin % is ranked better than 87.22% of 1580
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.895
vs LSE:CTPE: 106.07
CT Private Equity Trust (LSE:CTPE) 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.
CT Private Equity Trust Net Margin % Related Terms
CT Private Equity Trust 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, CT Private Equity Trust'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.
CT Private Equity Trust Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, CT Private Equity Trust's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CT Private Equity Trust'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.
CT Private Equity Trust (LSE:CTPE) has a Net Margin % of 116.15% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CT Private Equity Trust and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 97.45. Over the past decade, CT Private Equity Trust's Net Margin % has ranged from 92.83 to 106.07. According to the industry distribution chart, CT Private Equity Trust ranks #202 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is CT Private Equity Trust's Net Margin % too high?
CT Private Equity Trust's current Net Margin % of 116.15% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 97.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 92.83 to a high of 106.07. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. CT Private Equity Trust's value of 116.15% is 36.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CT Private Equity Trust ranks #202 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CT Private Equity Trust has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CT Private Equity Trust's Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, CT Private Equity Trust ranks #202 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This places CT Private Equity Trust in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. CT Private Equity Trust's value of 116.15% is 36.8% above this benchmark. Historically, CT Private Equity Trust's own Net Margin % has ranged from 92.83 to 106.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 97.45 vs. the industry median of 84.90, CT Private Equity Trust 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. CT Private Equity Trust's current Net Margin % of 116.15% is 36.8% 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 CT Private Equity Trust 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. CT Private Equity Trust's current Net Margin % is 116.15%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 97.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CT Private Equity Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CT Private Equity Trust (LSE:CTPE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.49, compared to a current price of £4.96 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 116.15%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 97.45 and 36.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.90. CT Private Equity Trust's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 1 warning sign 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 CT Private Equity Trust (LSE:CTPE), the current Net Margin % is 116.15% 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 CT Private Equity Trust (LSE:CTPE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CT Private Equity Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £4.96 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.49.
GuruFocus considers CT Private Equity Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CTPE:
Net Margin %: 116.15% (19% above median its 10-year median of 97.45)
GF Value™: £6.49 vs. price of £4.96 (23.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.8% above the Asset Management median (#202 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CTPE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CT Private Equity Trust PLC is a UK-based investment trust company. Its core business is the management of long-term borrowings by investing them in private equity assets. Its objective is to achieve long-term capital growth through investment in private equity assets, whilst providing shareholders with a predictable and above average level of dividend funded from a combination of the Company's revenue and realised capital profits. Its portfolio is comprised of private equity focused limited partnerships, offshore funds, investment companies and investment trusts. The company may also make direct private equity investments, mainly through co-investment with the funds in which the company is invested.
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