Acadian Asset ManagementAAMI +1.50%85 Operating Margin % is 25.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 25.83. GuruFocus rates AAMI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 657 Asset Management companies, Acadian Asset Management ranks better than 54.79% on this metric.
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Acadian Asset Management Operating Margin % Related Terms
Acadian Asset Management Operating 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.
AAMI vs GDV, PTY, APAM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Acadian Asset Management's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Acadian Asset Management Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Acadian Asset Management's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acadian Asset Management's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Acadian Asset Management's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) has a Operating Margin % of 25.09% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Acadian Asset Management and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.83. Over the past decade, Acadian Asset Management's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.00 to 40.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #297 out of 657 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is Acadian Asset Management's Operating Margin % too high?
Acadian Asset Management's current Operating Margin % of 25.09% is near median its 10-year median of 25.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.00 to a high of 40.24. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 16.85. Acadian Asset Management's value of 25.09% is 48.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #297 out of 657 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acadian Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acadian Asset Management's Operating Margin % compare to GDV and PTY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #297 out of 657 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Acadian Asset Management in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 16.85. Acadian Asset Management's value of 25.09% is 48.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Acadian Asset Management's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.00 to 40.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.83 vs. the industry median of 16.85, Acadian Asset Management 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 Operating Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Asset Management companies is 16.85, based on 657 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acadian Asset Management's current Operating Margin % of 25.09% is 48.9% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Acadian Asset Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 16.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acadian Asset Management's current Operating Margin % is 25.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acadian Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.08, compared to a current price of $71.44 — trading 73.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 25.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.83 and 48.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 16.85. Acadian Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acadian Asset Management (AAMI), the current Operating Margin % is 25.09% as of Mar. 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 Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Asset Management stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $71.44 is trading 73.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $41.08.
GuruFocus considers Acadian Asset Management to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AAMI:
Operating Margin %: 25.09% (near median its 10-year median of 25.83)
GF Value™: $41.08 vs. price of $71.44 (73.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.9% above the Asset Management median (#297 of 657)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AAMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acadian Asset Management Inc is a holding company that operates a systematic investment management business through its subsidiary, that offers institutional investors across the globe access to a diversified array of systematic investment strategies designed to meet a range of risk and return objectives.
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