What is STS Globalome & Growth Trust Net Margin %?
STS Globalome & Growth TrustLSE:STS +0.45%61 Net Margin % is 104.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 96.97. GuruFocus rates LSE:STS with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Asset Management companies, STS Globalome & Growth Trust ranks better than 88.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for STS Globalome & Growth Trust's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:STS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 90.06 Med: 96.97 Max: 263.67
Current: 113.6
LSE:STS's Net Margin % is ranked better than 88.54% of 1580
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.895
vs LSE:STS: 113.60
STS Globalome & Growth Trust (LSE:STS) 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.
STS Globalome & Growth Trust Net Margin % Related Terms
STS Globalome & Growth 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, STS Globalome & Growth 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.
STS Globalome & Growth Trust Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, STS Globalome & Growth Trust's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STS Globalome & Growth 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.
STS Globalome & Growth Trust (LSE:STS) has a Net Margin % of 104.86% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on STS Globalome & Growth Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 96.97. Over the past decade, STS Globalome & Growth Trust's Net Margin % has ranged from 90.06 to 263.67. According to the industry distribution chart, STS Globalome & Growth Trust ranks #181 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is STS Globalome & Growth Trust's Net Margin % too high?
STS Globalome & Growth Trust's current Net Margin % of 104.86% is near median its 10-year median of 96.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 90.06 to a high of 263.67. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. STS Globalome & Growth Trust's value of 104.86% is 23.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STS Globalome & Growth Trust ranks #181 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, STS Globalome & Growth Trust has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STS Globalome & Growth Trust's Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, STS Globalome & Growth Trust ranks #181 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This places STS Globalome & Growth Trust in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. STS Globalome & Growth Trust's value of 104.86% is 23.5% above this benchmark. Historically, STS Globalome & Growth Trust's own Net Margin % has ranged from 90.06 to 263.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 96.97 vs. the industry median of 84.90, STS Globalome & Growth 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 1,580 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. STS Globalome & Growth Trust's current Net Margin % of 104.86% is 23.5% 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 STS Globalome & Growth 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. STS Globalome & Growth Trust's current Net Margin % is 104.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 96.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STS Globalome & Growth Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STS Globalome & Growth Trust (LSE:STS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.02, compared to a current price of £2.24 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 104.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 96.97 and 23.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.90. STS Globalome & Growth Trust's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 STS Globalome & Growth Trust (LSE:STS), the current Net Margin % is 104.86% 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 STS Globalome & Growth Trust (LSE:STS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STS Globalome & Growth Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.24 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.02.
GuruFocus considers STS Globalome & Growth Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:STS:
Net Margin %: 104.86% (near median its 10-year median of 96.97)
GF Value™: £3.02 vs. price of £2.24 (25.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.5% above the Asset Management median (#181 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:STS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
STS Global Income & Growth Trust PLC is an investment trust, is a UK closed-end public limited company that invests in a diversified portfolio of assets meeting certain tax conditions. Its objective is to deliver rising income and long-term capital growth through investment in a balanced portfolio constructed from various countries' equities. The company invests in Financials, Information technology, Industrials, Consumer staples, Consumer discretionary, Healthcare, Real estate and Communication services sectors. It has a presence in North America, Europe, and the Asia.
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