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Schroder British Opportunities Trust (LSE:SBO) 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.
Schroder British Opportunities Trust Net Margin % Related Terms
Schroder British Opportunities Trust 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.
Schroder British Opportunities Trust Net Margin % Chart
Schroder British Opportunities Trust Annual Data
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126.74
Schroder British Opportunities Trust Semi-Annual Data
For the Asset Management subindustry, Schroder British Opportunities 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.
Schroder British Opportunities Trust Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Schroder British Opportunities Trust's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schroder British Opportunities 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.
Schroder British Opportunities Trust (LSE:SBO) has a Net Margin % of 112.53% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Schroder British Opportunities Trust and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 75.50. Over the past decade, Schroder British Opportunities Trust's Net Margin % has ranged from 31.92 to 126.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Schroder British Opportunities Trust ranks #154 out of 1568 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Schroder British Opportunities Trust's Net Margin % too high?
Schroder British Opportunities Trust's current Net Margin % of 112.53% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 75.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.92 to a high of 126.74. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.25. Schroder British Opportunities Trust's value of 112.53% is 32% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schroder British Opportunities Trust ranks #154 out of 1568 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Schroder British Opportunities Trust has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schroder British Opportunities Trust's Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Schroder British Opportunities Trust ranks #154 out of 1568 companies for Net Margin %. This places Schroder British Opportunities Trust in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.25. Schroder British Opportunities Trust's value of 112.53% is 32% above this benchmark. Historically, Schroder British Opportunities Trust's own Net Margin % has ranged from 31.92 to 126.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.50 vs. the industry median of 85.25, Schroder British Opportunities 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 85.25, based on 1,568 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. Schroder British Opportunities Trust's current Net Margin % of 112.53% is 32% 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 Schroder British Opportunities Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schroder British Opportunities Trust's current Net Margin % is 112.53%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 75.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schroder British Opportunities Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schroder British Opportunities Trust (LSE:SBO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.69, compared to a current price of £0.68 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 112.53%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 75.50 and 32% above the Asset Management industry median of 85.25. Schroder British Opportunities Trust's overall GF Score™ is 30/100. 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 Schroder British Opportunities Trust (LSE:SBO), the current Net Margin % is 112.53% 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 Schroder British Opportunities Trust (LSE:SBO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schroder British Opportunities Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.68 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.69.
GuruFocus considers Schroder British Opportunities Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SBO:
Net Margin %: 112.53% (49% above median its 10-year median of 75.50)
GF Value™: £0.69 vs. price of £0.68 (1.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32% above the Asset Management median (#154 of 1568)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SBO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Schroder British Opportunities Trust PLC is an asset management company. Its investment objective is to deliver long-term total returns throughout the company's life by investing in a diversified public equity and private equity portfolio of predominantly UK companies. Its portfolio predominantly consists of securities of UK companies from different sectors such as Software, IT services, Insurance, Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure, Health Care Technology, and others.
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