NFJ'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 99.07 Med: 99.46 Max: 100.84
Current: 99.46
NFJ's Net Margin % is ranked better than 81.63% of 1579
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.88
vs NFJ: 99.46
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NYSE:NFJ) 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.
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Net Margin % Related Terms
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund 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.
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Net Margin % Chart
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Annual Data
* 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.
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
* 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.
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ) has a Net Margin % of 99.68% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 99.46. Over the past decade, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's Net Margin % has ranged from 99.07 to 100.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund ranks #290 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's Net Margin % too high?
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's current Net Margin % of 99.68% is near median its 10-year median of 99.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 99.07 to a high of 100.84. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's value of 99.68% is 17.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund ranks #290 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's Net Margin % compare to HYT and ASST?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund ranks #290 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This places Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's value of 99.68% is 17.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's own Net Margin % has ranged from 99.07 to 100.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.46 vs. the industry median of 84.88, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund 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. Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's current Net Margin % of 99.68% is 17.4% 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 Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund 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. Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's current Net Margin % is 99.68%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 99.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.40, compared to a current price of $14.97 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 99.68%, which is near median its 10-year median of 99.46 and 17.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.88. Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ), the current Net Margin % is 99.68% as of Jan. 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 Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund (NFJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.97 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.40.
GuruFocus considers Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NFJ:
Net Margin %: 99.68% (near median its 10-year median of 99.46)
GF Value™: $19.40 vs. price of $14.97 (22.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.4% above the Asset Management median (#290 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NFJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Business Description
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund is a Massachusetts-based business trust. The primary investment objective of the company is to seek current income and gains, with a secondary objective of long-term capital appreciation. It pursues its investment objectives by investing in a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying common stocks and income-producing convertible securities.
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