Investment Company (The)LSE:INV 41 Net Margin % is 214.29% as of Dec. 2025, which is 220% above its 10-year median of 67.01. GuruFocus rates LSE:INV with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Asset Management companies, Investment Company (The) ranks better than 95.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Investment Company (The)'s Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:INV'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -169.39 Med: 67.01 Max: 306.67
Current: 306.67
LSE:INV's Net Margin % is ranked better than 95.11% of 1576
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.895
vs LSE:INV: 306.67
Investment Company (The) (LSE:INV) 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.
Investment Company (The) Net Margin % Related Terms
Investment Company (The) 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, Investment Company (The)'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.
Investment Company (The) Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Investment Company (The)'s Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Investment Company (The)'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.
Investment Company (The) (LSE:INV) has a Net Margin % of 214.29% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Investment Company (The) and its competitors. This is 220% above median its historical median of 67.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Investment Company (The) ranks #77 out of 1576 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Investment Company (The)'s Net Margin % too high?
Investment Company (The)'s current Net Margin % of 214.29% is 220% above median its 10-year median of 67.01. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Investment Company (The)'s value of 214.29% is 152.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Investment Company (The) ranks #77 out of 1576 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Investment Company (The) has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Investment Company (The)'s Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Investment Company (The) ranks #77 out of 1576 companies for Net Margin %. This places Investment Company (The) in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Investment Company (The)'s value of 214.29% is 152.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 67.01 vs. the industry median of 84.90, Investment Company (The) 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 1,576 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. Investment Company (The)'s current Net Margin % of 214.29% is 152.4% 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 Investment Company (The) 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. Investment Company (The)'s current Net Margin % is 214.29%, which is 220% above median its own 10-year median of 67.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Investment Company (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investment Company (The) (LSE:INV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.10, compared to a current price of £0.70 — trading 595% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 214.29%, which is 220% above median its 10-year median of 67.01 and 152.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.90. Investment Company (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Investment Company (The) (LSE:INV), the current Net Margin % is 214.29% 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 Investment Company (The) (LSE:INV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investment Company (The) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.70 is trading 595% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.10.
GuruFocus considers Investment Company (The) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:INV:
Net Margin %: 214.29% (220% above median its 10-year median of 67.01)
GF Value™: £0.10 vs. price of £0.70 (595% above fair value)
Industry Position: 152.4% above the Asset Management median (#77 of 1576)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:INV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Investment Company (The) PLC is engaged in the investment of equity securities. Its investment objective is to increase capital growth for shareholders over the long term by investing in good quality, quoted, UK small and mid-cap companies. The company is engaged in a single segment of the investment business.
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