Putnam Premierome TrustPPT -0.29%46 Net Margin % is 97.44% as of Jan. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 97.07. GuruFocus rates PPT with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.07 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,570 Asset Management companies, Putnam Premierome Trust ranks better than 67.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Putnam Premierome Trust's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PPT'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.45 Med: 97.07 Max: 104.77
Current: 97.46
PPT's Net Margin % is ranked better than 67.96% of 1570
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 85.22
vs PPT: 97.46
Putnam Premierome Trust (NYSE:PPT) 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 Premierome Trust Net Margin % Related Terms
Putnam Premierome 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, Putnam Premierome 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 Premierome Trust Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Putnam Premierome Trust's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Putnam Premierome 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 Premierome Trust (PPT) has a Net Margin % of 97.44% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Putnam Premierome Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 97.07. Over the past decade, Putnam Premierome Trust's Net Margin % has ranged from 51.45 to 104.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Putnam Premierome Trust ranks #503 out of 1570 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Putnam Premierome Trust's Net Margin % too high?
Putnam Premierome Trust's current Net Margin % of 97.44% is near median its 10-year median of 97.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.45 to a high of 104.77. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.22. Putnam Premierome Trust's value of 97.44% is 14.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Putnam Premierome Trust ranks #503 out of 1570 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Putnam Premierome Trust has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Putnam Premierome Trust's Net Margin % compare to RFMZ and AFB?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Putnam Premierome Trust ranks #503 out of 1570 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Putnam Premierome Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.22. Putnam Premierome Trust's value of 97.44% is 14.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Putnam Premierome Trust's own Net Margin % has ranged from 51.45 to 104.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 97.07 vs. the industry median of 85.22, Putnam Premierome 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 85.22, 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. Putnam Premierome Trust's current Net Margin % of 97.44% is 14.3% 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 Premierome Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Putnam Premierome Trust's current Net Margin % is 97.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 97.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Putnam Premierome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Putnam Premierome Trust (PPT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.07, compared to a current price of $3.46 — trading 31.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 97.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 97.07 and 14.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 85.22. Putnam Premierome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Putnam Premierome Trust (PPT), the current Net Margin % is 97.44% 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 Putnam Premierome Trust (PPT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Putnam Premierome Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.46 is trading 31.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.07.
GuruFocus considers Putnam Premierome Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PPT:
Net Margin %: 97.44% (near median its 10-year median of 97.07)
GF Value™: $5.07 vs. price of $3.46 (31.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% above the Asset Management median (#503 of 1570)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PPT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Putnam Premier Income Trust is a closed-end fixed income fund that prominently invests in U.S. government, agency, high-yield, and international fixed income securities. The fund aims to provide high current income while preserving capital by diversifying across multiple bond markets beyond traditional benchmarks. Its portfolio includes various sectors such as investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, bank loans, and emerging market debt. Revenue for the trust is generated through interest income and capital gains from its investments in a fixed fund, which operates on the New York Stock Exchange and focuses on managing a diverse range of fixed-income assets across various countries.
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