PIM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 82.12 Med: 95.91 Max: 107.08
Current: 95.99
PIM's Net Margin % is ranked better than 62.76% of 1579
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.88
vs PIM: 95.99
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust (NYSE:PIM) 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.
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust Net Margin % Related Terms
Putnam Master Intermediateome 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.
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust Net Margin % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Putnam Master Intermediateome 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.
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Putnam Master Intermediateome 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.
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust (PIM) has a Net Margin % of 92.20% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 95.91. Over the past decade, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's Net Margin % has ranged from 82.12 to 107.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust ranks #588 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's Net Margin % too high?
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's current Net Margin % of 92.20% is near median its 10-year median of 95.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 82.12 to a high of 107.08. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's value of 92.20% is 8.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust ranks #588 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's Net Margin % compare to BCV and MHF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust ranks #588 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's value of 92.20% is 8.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's own Net Margin % has ranged from 82.12 to 107.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.91 vs. the industry median of 84.88, Putnam Master Intermediateome 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 84.88, 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. Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's current Net Margin % of 92.20% is 8.6% 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 Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust 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. Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's current Net Margin % is 92.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 95.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust (PIM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.28, compared to a current price of $3.17 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 92.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 95.91 and 8.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.88. Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust (PIM), the current Net Margin % is 92.20% 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 Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust (PIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.17 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.28.
GuruFocus considers Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PIM:
Net Margin %: 92.20% (near median its 10-year median of 95.91)
GF Value™: $3.28 vs. price of $3.17 (3.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.6% above the Asset Management median (#588 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust Business Description
Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust is a closed-end fund. Its investment objective is to provide high current income and relative stability of net asset value. The fund pursues its goal by investing in U.S. high-grade, high-yield, and international fixed-income securities with limited maturities. The fund's portfolio includes the United States Government and agency mortgage obligations; mortgage-backed securities; corporate bonds and notes, and foreign government and agency bonds and notes.
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