Associated Capital Group (OTCPK:ACGP) Operating Margin % Explanation
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.
Be Aware
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.
Associated Capital Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Associated Capital Group 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.
ACGP vs THQ, FFC, NMFC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Associated Capital Group'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.
Associated Capital Group Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Associated Capital Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Associated Capital Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Associated Capital Group Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Associated Capital Group'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.
Associated Capital Group (ACGP) has a Operating Margin % of -163.00% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Associated Capital Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Associated Capital Group ranks #599 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 91.3%.
Is Associated Capital Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Associated Capital Group's current Operating Margin % is -163.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Associated Capital Group ranks #599 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Associated Capital Group has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Associated Capital Group's Operating Margin % compare to THQ and FFC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Associated Capital Group ranks #599 out of 656 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Associated Capital Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 16.73. 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 16.73, based on 656 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. 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 Associated Capital Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 16.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Associated Capital Group's current Operating Margin % is -163.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Associated Capital Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Associated Capital Group (ACGP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $78.31, compared to a current price of $36.00 — trading 54% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -163.00%. Associated Capital Group's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Associated Capital Group (ACGP), the current Operating Margin % is -163.00% 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 Associated Capital Group (ACGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Associated Capital Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $36.00 is trading 54% below its estimated GF Value™ of $78.31.
GuruFocus considers Associated Capital Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ACGP:
Operating Margin %: -163.00%
GF Value™: $78.31 vs. price of $36.00 (54% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Associated Capital Group Inc is a diversified financial services company. It operates in the business of alternative investment management, institutional research services, and cash and other assets through subsidiaries. The company principally manages assets across a range of risk and event arbitrage portfolios and in equity event-driven value strategies. The business earns management and incentive fees from its advisory activities. It manages assets on a discretionary basis and invests in a variety of U.S. and foreign securities, mainly in the developed global markets. The firm serves a wide variety of investors globally, including private wealth management clients, corporations, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations and endowments.
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