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Fidelity Asian ValuesLSE:FAS +0.70%55 Net Margin % is 96.98% as of Jan. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 93.29. GuruFocus rates LSE:FAS with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,571 Asset Management companies, Fidelity Asian Values ranks better than 60.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fidelity Asian Values's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:FAS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 67.32 Med: 93.29 Max: 103.32
Current: 94.99
LSE:FAS's Net Margin % is ranked better than 60.15% of 1571
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 85.27
vs LSE:FAS: 94.99
Fidelity Asian Values (LSE:FAS) 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.
Fidelity Asian Values Net Margin % Related Terms
Fidelity Asian Values Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fidelity Asian Values'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, Fidelity Asian Values'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.
Fidelity Asian Values Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Fidelity Asian Values's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fidelity Asian Values'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.
Fidelity Asian Values (LSE:FAS) has a Net Margin % of 96.98% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Fidelity Asian Values and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 93.29. Over the past decade, Fidelity Asian Values' Net Margin % has ranged from 67.32 to 103.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Fidelity Asian Values ranks #626 out of 1571 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Fidelity Asian Values' Net Margin % too high?
Fidelity Asian Values' current Net Margin % of 96.98% is near median its 10-year median of 93.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 67.32 to a high of 103.32. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.27. Fidelity Asian Values' value of 96.98% is 13.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fidelity Asian Values ranks #626 out of 1571 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fidelity Asian Values has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fidelity Asian Values' Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Fidelity Asian Values ranks #626 out of 1571 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Fidelity Asian Values in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.27. Fidelity Asian Values' value of 96.98% is 13.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Fidelity Asian Values' own Net Margin % has ranged from 67.32 to 103.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 93.29 vs. the industry median of 85.27, Fidelity Asian Values 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 85.27, based on 1,571 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. Fidelity Asian Values's current Net Margin % of 96.98% is 13.7% 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 Fidelity Asian Values and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fidelity Asian Values's current Net Margin % is 96.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 93.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fidelity Asian Values stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fidelity Asian Values (LSE:FAS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.85, compared to a current price of £5.74 — trading 51.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 96.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 93.29 and 13.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 85.27. Fidelity Asian Values' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Fidelity Asian Values (LSE:FAS), the current Net Margin % is 96.98% 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.
Is Fidelity Asian Values (LSE:FAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fidelity Asian Values stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £5.74 is trading 51.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £11.85.
GuruFocus considers Fidelity Asian Values to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:FAS:
Net Margin %: 96.98% (near median its 10-year median of 93.29)
GF Value™: £11.85 vs. price of £5.74 (51.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.7% above the Asset Management median (#626 of 1571)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:FAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fidelity Asian Values PLC is an investment trust that provides investment solutions and retirement expertise to institutions, individuals and their advisers. The company's objective is to achieve long-term capital growth principally from the stock markets of the Asian Region excluding Japan. The company invests across multiple sectors such as financials, consumer discretionary, industrials, consumer staples, materials, real estate, energy, healthcare, utilities, information technology, and communication services.
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