Ashmore GroupLSE:ASHM +0.15%79 OCF Margin % is 14.29% as of Dec. 2025, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 52.52. GuruFocus rates LSE:ASHM with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,465 Asset Management companies, Ashmore Group ranks better than 60.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ashmore Group's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ASHM'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.66 Med: 52.52 Max: 61.87
Current: 31.49
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Ashmore Group was 61.87%. The lowest was 33.66%. And the median was 52.52%.
LSE:ASHM's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 60.2% of 1465
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 15.78
vs LSE:ASHM: 31.49
Ashmore Group OCF Margin % Related Terms
Ashmore Group OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ashmore Group's OCF 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, Ashmore Group's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.
Ashmore Group OCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ashmore Group's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashmore Group's OCF 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.
Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM) has a OCF Margin % of 14.29% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Ashmore Group and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 52.52. Over the past decade, Ashmore Group's OCF Margin % has ranged from 33.66 to 61.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #583 out of 1465 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Ashmore Group's OCF Margin % too high?
Ashmore Group's current OCF Margin % of 14.29% is 73% below median its 10-year median of 52.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.66 to a high of 61.87. The Asset Management industry median OCF Margin % is 15.78. Ashmore Group's value of 14.29% is 9.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #583 out of 1465 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ashmore Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashmore Group's OCF Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ashmore Group ranks #583 out of 1465 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Ashmore Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 15.78. Ashmore Group's value of 14.29% is 9.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Ashmore Group's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 33.66 to 61.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.52 vs. the industry median of 15.78, Ashmore 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 OCF Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median OCF Margin % among Asset Management companies is 15.78, based on 1,465 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ashmore Group's current OCF Margin % of 14.29% is 9.4% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Ashmore Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median OCF Margin % is 15.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashmore Group's current OCF Margin % is 14.29%, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 52.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashmore Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.44, compared to a current price of £1.97 — trading 36.7% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 14.29%, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 52.52 and 9.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 15.78. Ashmore Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM), the current OCF Margin % is 14.29% 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 Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashmore Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.97 is trading 36.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.44.
GuruFocus considers Ashmore Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ASHM:
OCF Margin %: 14.29% (73% below median its 10-year median of 52.52)
GF Value™: £1.44 vs. price of £1.97 (36.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.4% below the Asset Management median (#583 of 1465)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ASHM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ashmore Group PLC is a value-oriented asset management firm that focuses its investments on emerging markets. It offers a diverse range of both traditional and alternative investment strategies to its client base globally, including both institutional and retail investors. The company invests in sovereign debt instruments, currencies, corporate debt, equities, derivatives, private equity, real estate, distressed debt, and other special situations. The firm reports on changes in assets under management as the majority of its revenue is derived from management fees. The company also benefits from performance fees on its investments. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and Ireland, followed by the Americas, and Asia and the Middle East.
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