Templeton Dragon FundTDF +0.19%39 Net Margin % is 99.33% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 99.73. GuruFocus rates TDF with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,576 Asset Management companies, Templeton Dragon Fund ranks better than 81.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Templeton Dragon Fund's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TDF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 91.29 Med: 99.73 Max: 100.77
Current: 99.4
TDF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 81.03% of 1576
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.895
vs TDF: 99.40
Templeton Dragon Fund (NYSE:TDF) 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.
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Templeton Dragon Fund Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Templeton Dragon Fund'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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Templeton Dragon Fund'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.
Templeton Dragon Fund Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Templeton Dragon Fund's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Templeton Dragon Fund'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.
Templeton Dragon Fund (TDF) has a Net Margin % of 99.33% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Templeton Dragon Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 99.73. Over the past decade, Templeton Dragon Fund's Net Margin % has ranged from 91.29 to 100.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Templeton Dragon Fund ranks #299 out of 1576 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Templeton Dragon Fund's Net Margin % too high?
Templeton Dragon Fund's current Net Margin % of 99.33% is near median its 10-year median of 99.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 91.29 to a high of 100.77. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Templeton Dragon Fund's value of 99.33% is 17% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Templeton Dragon Fund ranks #299 out of 1576 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Templeton Dragon Fund has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Templeton Dragon Fund's Net Margin % compare to JCE and MIN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Templeton Dragon Fund ranks #299 out of 1576 companies for Net Margin %. This places Templeton Dragon Fund in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Templeton Dragon Fund's value of 99.33% is 17% above this benchmark. Historically, Templeton Dragon Fund's own Net Margin % has ranged from 91.29 to 100.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.73 vs. the industry median of 84.90, Templeton Dragon 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 84.90, based on 1,576 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. Templeton Dragon Fund's current Net Margin % of 99.33% is 17% 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 Templeton Dragon Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 84.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Templeton Dragon Fund's current Net Margin % is 99.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 99.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Templeton Dragon Fund stock overvalued right now?
Templeton Dragon Fund (TDF) has a current Net Margin % of 99.33%. The current Net Margin % is 99.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 99.73 and 17% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.90. Templeton Dragon Fund's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Templeton Dragon Fund (TDF), the current Net Margin % is 99.33% as of Dec. 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.
Templeton Dragon Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing majority of its total assets in equity securities of China companies. It invest in various sectors such as gas & consumable fuels, auto components, banks, beverages, communications equipment, healthcare equipment & supplies, restaurants & leisure, household durables and many others.
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