Brooks Macdonald GroupLSE:BRK -1.19%73 Operating Margin % is 2.02% as of Dec. 2025, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 15.51. GuruFocus rates LSE:BRK with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of £18.74 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 656 Asset Management companies, Brooks Macdonald Group ranks worse than 62.5% on this metric.
Brooks Macdonald Group (LSE:BRK) 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.
Brooks Macdonald Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Brooks Macdonald Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brooks Macdonald Group's Operating 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.
LSE:BRK vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Brooks Macdonald 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.
Brooks Macdonald Group Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Brooks Macdonald Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brooks Macdonald Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Brooks Macdonald 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.
Brooks Macdonald Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Brooks Macdonald Group (LSE:BRK) has a Operating Margin % of 2.02% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Brooks Macdonald Group and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 15.51. Over the past decade, Brooks Macdonald Group's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.22 to 22.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Brooks Macdonald Group ranks #410 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is Brooks Macdonald Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Brooks Macdonald Group's current Operating Margin % of 2.02% is 87% below median its 10-year median of 15.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.22 to a high of 22.03. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 17.00. Brooks Macdonald Group's value of 2.02% is 88.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brooks Macdonald Group ranks #410 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Brooks Macdonald Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brooks Macdonald Group's Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Brooks Macdonald Group ranks #410 out of 656 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Brooks Macdonald Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 17.00. Brooks Macdonald Group's value of 2.02% is 88.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Brooks Macdonald Group's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.22 to 22.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.51 vs. the industry median of 17.00, Brooks Macdonald 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 Operating Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Asset Management companies is 17.00, 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. Brooks Macdonald Group's current Operating Margin % of 2.02% is 88.1% 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 Brooks Macdonald Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 17.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brooks Macdonald Group's current Operating Margin % is 2.02%, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 15.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brooks Macdonald Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brooks Macdonald Group (LSE:BRK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £18.74, compared to a current price of £12.50 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.02%, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 15.51 and 88.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 17.00. Brooks Macdonald Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Brooks Macdonald Group (LSE:BRK), the current Operating Margin % is 2.02% 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 Brooks Macdonald Group (LSE:BRK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brooks Macdonald Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £12.50 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £18.74.
GuruFocus considers Brooks Macdonald Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BRK:
Operating Margin %: 2.02% (87% below median its 10-year median of 15.51)
GF Value™: £18.74 vs. price of £12.50 (33.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.1% below the Asset Management median (#410 of 656)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BRK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brooks Macdonald Group PLC provides investment management services, handles offshore fund management and administration services, and acts as a fund manager to regulated open-ended investment companies. It provides its services to private investors, pension funds, charities, trusts, high-net-worth families, and employee benefit consultancies. It also offers specialized funds in the property and absolute return sectors and manages property assets on behalf of these funds and other clients. Additionally, the company is involved in international investment advisory services as well. The majority of its revenue is generated from the investment management business. Geographically, the company carries out all of its operations in the United Kingdom.
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