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Santumas ShareholdingsMAL:STS 57 Net Margin % is 55.76% as of Oct. 2025, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 77.52. GuruFocus rates MAL:STS with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,571 Asset Management companies, Santumas Shareholdings ranks worse than 59.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Santumas Shareholdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MAL:STS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -259.7 Med: 77.52 Max: 272.34
Current: 64.06
MAL:STS's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 59.2% of 1571
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 85.3
vs MAL:STS: 64.06
Santumas Shareholdings (MAL: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.
Santumas Shareholdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Santumas Shareholdings 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, Santumas Shareholdings'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.
Santumas Shareholdings Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Santumas Shareholdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Santumas Shareholdings'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.
Santumas Shareholdings (MAL:STS) has a Net Margin % of 55.76% as of Oct. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Santumas Shareholdings and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 77.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Santumas Shareholdings ranks #930 out of 1571 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is Santumas Shareholdings' Net Margin % too high?
Santumas Shareholdings' current Net Margin % of 55.76% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 77.52. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.30. Santumas Shareholdings' value of 55.76% is 34.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Santumas Shareholdings ranks #930 out of 1571 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Santumas Shareholdings has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Santumas Shareholdings' Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Santumas Shareholdings ranks #930 out of 1571 companies for Net Margin %. This places Santumas Shareholdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.30. Santumas Shareholdings' value of 55.76% is 34.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 77.52 vs. the industry median of 85.30, Santumas Shareholdings has consistently been below 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 85.30, based on 1,571 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. Santumas Shareholdings's current Net Margin % of 55.76% is 34.6% below 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 Santumas Shareholdings and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Santumas Shareholdings's current Net Margin % is 55.76%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 77.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Santumas Shareholdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santumas Shareholdings (MAL:STS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.39, compared to a current price of €1.22 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 55.76%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 77.52 and 34.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 85.30. Santumas Shareholdings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Santumas Shareholdings (MAL:STS), the current Net Margin % is 55.76% as of Oct. 2025. 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 Santumas Shareholdings (MAL:STS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santumas Shareholdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.22 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.39.
GuruFocus considers Santumas Shareholdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:STS:
Net Margin %: 55.76% (28% below median its 10-year median of 77.52)
GF Value™: €1.39 vs. price of €1.22 (12.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.6% below the Asset Management median (#930 of 1571)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:STS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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