Rockwood StrategicLSE:RKW -2.53%46 Net Margin % is 106.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 88.17. GuruFocus rates LSE:RKW with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Asset Management companies, Rockwood Strategic ranks worse than 50.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rockwood Strategic's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:RKW'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 79.6 Med: 88.17 Max: 432.02
Current: 83.5
LSE:RKW's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 50.79% of 1579
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.88
vs LSE:RKW: 83.50
Rockwood Strategic (LSE:RKW) 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.
Rockwood Strategic Net Margin % Related Terms
Rockwood Strategic Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rockwood Strategic'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, Rockwood Strategic'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.
Rockwood Strategic Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Rockwood Strategic's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rockwood Strategic'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.
Rockwood Strategic (LSE:RKW) has a Net Margin % of 106.42% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Rockwood Strategic and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 88.17. Over the past decade, Rockwood Strategic's Net Margin % has ranged from 79.60 to 432.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Rockwood Strategic ranks #802 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Rockwood Strategic's Net Margin % too high?
Rockwood Strategic's current Net Margin % of 106.42% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 88.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 79.60 to a high of 432.02. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. Rockwood Strategic's value of 106.42% is 25.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rockwood Strategic ranks #802 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rockwood Strategic has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rockwood Strategic's Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Rockwood Strategic ranks #802 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This places Rockwood Strategic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. Rockwood Strategic's value of 106.42% is 25.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Rockwood Strategic's own Net Margin % has ranged from 79.60 to 432.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 88.17 vs. the industry median of 84.88, Rockwood Strategic 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. Rockwood Strategic's current Net Margin % of 106.42% is 25.4% 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 Rockwood Strategic 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. Rockwood Strategic's current Net Margin % is 106.42%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 88.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rockwood Strategic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rockwood Strategic (LSE:RKW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.73, compared to a current price of £3.08 — trading 321.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 106.42%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 88.17 and 25.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.88. Rockwood Strategic's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 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 Rockwood Strategic (LSE:RKW), the current Net Margin % is 106.42% 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 Rockwood Strategic (LSE:RKW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rockwood Strategic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £3.08 is trading 321.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.73.
GuruFocus considers Rockwood Strategic to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:RKW:
Net Margin %: 106.42% (21% above median its 10-year median of 88.17)
GF Value™: £0.73 vs. price of £3.08 (321.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.4% above the Asset Management median (#802 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:RKW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rockwood Strategic plc is an investment trust listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange that invests in a focused portfolio of smaller UK public companies. The Company's objective is to maximise shareholder value from its assets through the realisation of its portfolio at an advantageous time and the reinvestment of proceeds to grow shareholder value per share over the long term.
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