The historical rank and industry rank for Guardian Capital Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:GCG'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.1 Med: 30.07 Max: 221.15
Current: 47.7
TSX:GCG's Net Margin % is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 84.88
vs TSX:GCG: 47.70
Guardian Capital Group (TSX:GCG) 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.
Guardian Capital Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Guardian Capital Group 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, Guardian Capital Group'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.
Guardian Capital Group Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Guardian Capital Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guardian Capital Group'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.
Guardian Capital Group (TSX:GCG) has a Net Margin % of 73.14% as of Sep. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Guardian Capital Group and its competitors. This is 143% above median its historical median of 30.07.
Is Guardian Capital Group's Net Margin % too high?
Guardian Capital Group's current Net Margin % of 73.14% is 143% above median its 10-year median of 30.07. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. Guardian Capital Group's value of 73.14% is 13.8% below this industry median. Overall, Guardian Capital Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guardian Capital Group's Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
Guardian Capital Group's Net Margin % of 73.14% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. Guardian Capital Group's value of 73.14% is 13.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 30.07 vs. the industry median of 84.88, Guardian Capital Group has consistently been below 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. Guardian Capital Group's current Net Margin % of 73.14% is 13.8% below 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 Guardian Capital Group 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. Guardian Capital Group's current Net Margin % is 73.14%, which is 143% above median its own 10-year median of 30.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guardian Capital Group stock overvalued right now?
Guardian Capital Group (TSX:GCG) has a current Net Margin % of 73.14%. The stock's GF Value™ is C$66.45, compared to a current price of C$67.97 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 73.14%, which is 143% above median its 10-year median of 30.07 and 13.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 84.88. Guardian Capital Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Guardian Capital Group (TSX:GCG), the current Net Margin % is 73.14% as of Sep. 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 Guardian Capital Group (TSX:GCG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guardian Capital Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$67.97 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$66.45.
Key valuation signals for TSX:GCG:
Net Margin %: 73.14% (143% above median its 10-year median of 30.07)
GF Value™: C$66.45 vs. price of C$67.97 (2.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.8% below the Asset Management median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:GCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guardian Capital Group Ltd is a diversified financial services company. It operates in three reportable segment Investment Management and Corporate Activities and Investments. Investment Management primarily involves earning management fees relating to investment management services provided to clients; and Corporate Activities and Investments relates to the investment of the Company's securities holdings, as well as corporate management and development activities. It derives maximum revenue from Investment Management segment. Geographically, the company operates in Canada, United Kingdom, United States and others, of which it derives maximum revenue from Canada.
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