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Gladstone InvestmentLTS:0IVR +2.97%59 Net Margin % is 102.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 98.05. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IVR with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,570 Asset Management companies, Gladstone Investment ranks better than 86.5% on this metric.
Gladstone Investment (LTS:0IVR) 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.
Gladstone Investment Net Margin % Related Terms
Gladstone Investment Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gladstone Investment'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.
LTS:0IVR vs PDT, MUJ, ACP: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Gladstone Investment'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.
Gladstone Investment Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gladstone Investment's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gladstone Investment'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.
Gladstone Investment (LTS:0IVR) has a Net Margin % of 102.14% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Gladstone Investment and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 98.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Gladstone Investment ranks #212 out of 1570 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Gladstone Investment's Net Margin % too high?
Gladstone Investment's current Net Margin % of 102.14% is near median its 10-year median of 98.05. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.29. Gladstone Investment's value of 102.14% is 19.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gladstone Investment ranks #212 out of 1570 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gladstone Investment has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gladstone Investment's Net Margin % compare to PDT and MUJ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gladstone Investment ranks #212 out of 1570 companies for Net Margin %. This places Gladstone Investment in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.29. Gladstone Investment's value of 102.14% is 19.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 98.05 vs. the industry median of 85.29, Gladstone Investment 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 85.29, based on 1,570 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. Gladstone Investment's current Net Margin % of 102.14% is 19.8% 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 Gladstone Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gladstone Investment's current Net Margin % is 102.14%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 98.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gladstone Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gladstone Investment (LTS:0IVR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.57, compared to a current price of $16.97 — trading 40.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 102.14%, which is near median its 10-year median of 98.05 and 19.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 85.29. Gladstone Investment's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 Gladstone Investment (LTS:0IVR), the current Net Margin % is 102.14% 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 Gladstone Investment (LTS:0IVR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gladstone Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.97 is trading 40.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.57.
GuruFocus considers Gladstone Investment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0IVR:
Net Margin %: 102.14% (near median its 10-year median of 98.05)
GF Value™: $28.57 vs. price of $16.97 (40.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.8% above the Asset Management median (#212 of 1570)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IVR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gladstone Investment Corp operates as an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its objective is to invest in debt and equity securities of established private businesses operating in the U.S., to achieve and grow current income by investing in debt securities of established businesses, and to provide stockholders with long-term capital appreciation in the value of its assets by investing in equity securities of established businesses. It focuses on investing in lower-middle-market private businesses.
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