The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian General Investments's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CGI'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 95.12 Med: 96.88 Max: 107.22
Current: 97.21
TSX:CGI's Net Margin % is ranked better than 66.94% of 1579
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.88
vs TSX:CGI: 97.21
Canadian General Investments (TSX:CGI) 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.
Canadian General Investments Net Margin % Related Terms
Canadian General Investments 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, Canadian General Investments'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.
Canadian General Investments Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Canadian General Investments's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian General Investments'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.
Canadian General Investments (TSX:CGI) has a Net Margin % of 97.16% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Canadian General Investments and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 96.88. Over the past decade, Canadian General Investments' Net Margin % has ranged from 95.12 to 107.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian General Investments ranks #522 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 33.1%.
Is Canadian General Investments' Net Margin % too high?
Canadian General Investments' current Net Margin % of 97.16% is near median its 10-year median of 96.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 95.12 to a high of 107.22. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. Canadian General Investments' value of 97.16% is 14.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian General Investments ranks #522 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Canadian General Investments has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian General Investments' Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Canadian General Investments ranks #522 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Canadian General Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. Canadian General Investments' value of 97.16% is 14.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian General Investments' own Net Margin % has ranged from 95.12 to 107.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 96.88 vs. the industry median of 84.88, Canadian General Investments 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. Canadian General Investments's current Net Margin % of 97.16% is 14.5% 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 Canadian General Investments 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. Canadian General Investments's current Net Margin % is 97.16%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 96.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian General Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian General Investments (TSX:CGI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$55.86, compared to a current price of C$51.08 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 97.16%, which is near median its 10-year median of 96.88 and 14.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.88. Canadian General Investments' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 8 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 Canadian General Investments (TSX:CGI), the current Net Margin % is 97.16% 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.
Is Canadian General Investments (TSX:CGI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian General Investments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$51.08 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$55.86.
GuruFocus considers Canadian General Investments to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CGI:
Net Margin %: 97.16% (near median its 10-year median of 96.88)
GF Value™: C$55.86 vs. price of C$51.08 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.5% above the Asset Management median (#522 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CGI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canadian General Investments Ltd is a Canadian closed-end investment fund. Its investment objective is to provide key returns to investors by investing in medium- to long-term investments. The company's portfolio involves prudent security selection and recognition of capital gains or losses. CGI's investment portfolio entails companies in multiple sectors such as Information Technology, Industrials, materials, financials, consumer discretionary, energy, Real Estate, Communication Services, Health Care, Cash, and Utilities.
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