Navigator Global InvestmentsASX:NGI -1.92%82 Operating Margin % is 13.35% as of Dec. 2025, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 24.32. GuruFocus rates ASX:NGI with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 657 Asset Management companies, Navigator Global Investments ranks worse than 58.75% on this metric.
Navigator Global Investments (ASX:NGI) 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.
Navigator Global Investments Operating Margin % Related Terms
Navigator Global Investments 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.
Navigator Global Investments Operating Margin % Chart
ASX:NGI vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Navigator Global Investments'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.
Navigator Global Investments Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Navigator Global Investments's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Navigator Global Investments's Operating Margin % falls into.
Navigator Global Investments 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.
* 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.
Navigator Global Investments (ASX:NGI) has a Operating Margin % of 13.35% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Navigator Global Investments and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 24.32. Over the past decade, Navigator Global Investments' Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.37 to 39.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Navigator Global Investments ranks #386 out of 657 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is Navigator Global Investments' Operating Margin % too high?
Navigator Global Investments' current Operating Margin % of 13.35% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 24.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.37 to a high of 39.73. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 16.85. Navigator Global Investments' value of 13.35% is 20.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Navigator Global Investments ranks #386 out of 657 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Navigator Global Investments has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Navigator Global Investments' Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Navigator Global Investments ranks #386 out of 657 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Navigator Global Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 16.85. Navigator Global Investments' value of 13.35% is 20.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Navigator Global Investments' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.37 to 39.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.32 vs. the industry median of 16.85, Navigator Global Investments 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 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. Navigator Global Investments's current Operating Margin % of 13.35% is 20.8% 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 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 Navigator Global Investments 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. Navigator Global Investments's current Operating Margin % is 13.35%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 24.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Navigator Global Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Navigator Global Investments (ASX:NGI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.00, compared to a current price of A$2.55 — trading 27.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.35%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 24.32 and 20.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 16.85. Navigator Global Investments' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Navigator Global Investments (ASX:NGI), the current Operating Margin % is 13.35% 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 Navigator Global Investments (ASX:NGI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Navigator Global Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.55 is trading 27.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.00.
GuruFocus considers Navigator Global Investments to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:NGI:
Operating Margin %: 13.35% (45% below median its 10-year median of 24.32)
GF Value™: A$2.00 vs. price of A$2.55 (27.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.8% below the Asset Management median (#386 of 657)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:NGI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Navigator Global Investments Ltd is a holding company. It invests in a range of diversified alternative asset management companies. The group's reportable operating segment includes Lighthouse and NGI Strategic. The company generates maximum revenue from the Lighthouse segment, which operates as an international absolute return funds manager for investment vehicles. The NGI Strategic segment partners with alternative investment management firms and holds several strategic investments on a minority basis. Including the NGI Strategic Portfolio, Marble Capital, Invictus Capital Partners and 1315 Capital investments. Geographically, the group generates revenue from contracts with its customers in the United States of America, Cayman Islands, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
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