Pacific Assets TrustLSE:PAC -1.40%52 Net Margin % is 108.00% as of Jan. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 88.49. GuruFocus rates LSE:PAC with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.00 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Asset Management companies, Pacific Assets Trust ranks better than 72.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pacific Assets Trust's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PAC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -498.44 Med: 88.49 Max: 98.27
Current: 98.2
LSE:PAC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 72.21% of 1576
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.895
vs LSE:PAC: 98.20
Pacific Assets Trust (LSE:PAC) 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.
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Pacific Assets Trust Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pacific Assets Trust'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, Pacific Assets 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.
Pacific Assets Trust Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Pacific Assets Trust's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pacific Assets 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.
Pacific Assets Trust (LSE:PAC) has a Net Margin % of 108.00% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Pacific Assets Trust and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 88.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Pacific Assets Trust ranks #438 out of 1576 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Pacific Assets Trust's Net Margin % too high?
Pacific Assets Trust's current Net Margin % of 108.00% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 88.49. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Pacific Assets Trust's value of 108.00% is 27.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pacific Assets Trust ranks #438 out of 1576 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pacific Assets Trust has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pacific Assets Trust's Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Pacific Assets Trust ranks #438 out of 1576 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Pacific Assets Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Pacific Assets Trust's value of 108.00% is 27.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 88.49 vs. the industry median of 84.90, Pacific Assets 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 1,576 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. Pacific Assets Trust's current Net Margin % of 108.00% is 27.2% 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 Pacific Assets 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. Pacific Assets Trust's current Net Margin % is 108.00%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 88.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pacific Assets Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Assets Trust (LSE:PAC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.00, compared to a current price of £4.22 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 108.00%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 88.49 and 27.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.90. Pacific Assets Trust's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Pacific Assets Trust (LSE:PAC), the current Net Margin % is 108.00% 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 Pacific Assets Trust (LSE:PAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Assets Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £4.22 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £7.00.
GuruFocus considers Pacific Assets Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PAC:
Net Margin %: 108.00% (22% above median its 10-year median of 88.49)
GF Value™: £7.00 vs. price of £4.22 (39.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.2% above the Asset Management median (#438 of 1576)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:PAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pacific Assets Trust PLC is a UK-based investment trust. It aims to achieve long-term capital growth through investment in selected companies in the Asia-Pacific region and the Indian sub-continent excluding Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.
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