EPE Special OpportunitiesLSE:ESO +1.29%28 Net Margin % is 94.95% as of Jan. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 96.31. GuruFocus rates LSE:ESO with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Asset Management companies, EPE Special Opportunities ranks worse than 53.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for EPE Special Opportunities's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ESO'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.5 Med: 96.31 Max: 126.97
Current: 80.12
LSE:ESO's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 53.26% of 1579
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.88
vs LSE:ESO: 80.12
EPE Special Opportunities (LSE:ESO) 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.
EPE Special Opportunities Net Margin % Related Terms
EPE Special Opportunities 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, EPE Special Opportunities'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.
EPE Special Opportunities Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, EPE Special Opportunities's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EPE Special Opportunities'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.
EPE Special Opportunities (LSE:ESO) has a Net Margin % of 94.95% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on EPE Special Opportunities and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 96.31. According to the industry distribution chart, EPE Special Opportunities ranks #841 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is EPE Special Opportunities' Net Margin % too high?
EPE Special Opportunities' current Net Margin % of 94.95% is near median its 10-year median of 96.31. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. EPE Special Opportunities' value of 94.95% is 11.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EPE Special Opportunities ranks #841 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, EPE Special Opportunities has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EPE Special Opportunities' Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, EPE Special Opportunities ranks #841 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This places EPE Special Opportunities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. EPE Special Opportunities' value of 94.95% is 11.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 96.31 vs. the industry median of 84.88, EPE Special Opportunities 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 84.88, based on 1,579 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. EPE Special Opportunities's current Net Margin % of 94.95% is 11.9% 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 EPE Special Opportunities and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 84.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EPE Special Opportunities's current Net Margin % is 94.95%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 96.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EPE Special Opportunities stock overvalued right now?
EPE Special Opportunities (LSE:ESO) has a current Net Margin % of 94.95%. The current Net Margin % is 94.95%, which is near median its 10-year median of 96.31 and 11.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.88. EPE Special Opportunities' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 3 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 EPE Special Opportunities (LSE:ESO), the current Net Margin % is 94.95% 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.
EPE Special Opportunities Ltd is an investment company. The company focuses on providing a long-term return on equity for its shareholders by way of investment in a portfolio of private equity assets. The group is engaged in a single business segment which includes financing for growth, buyout, and special situations in the United Kingdom. It targets various types of investments such as private investment in public equities, special purpose acquisition companies, and EPE funds. It considers industry sectors including business services, consumer and retail, financial services, and the industrials sector.
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