Hamilton LaneSTU:1M0 +3.10%74 Operating Margin % is 42.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 44.39. GuruFocus rates STU:1M0 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €136.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 656 Asset Management companies, Hamilton Lane ranks better than 67.53% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Hamilton Lane's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €71.1 Mil. Hamilton Lane's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €167.4 Mil. Therefore, Hamilton Lane's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.49%.
Warning Sign:
Hamilton Lane Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hamilton Lane's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:1M0'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.33 Med: 44.39 Max: 50.38
Current: 42.81
STU:1M0's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 67.53% of 656
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 17
vs STU:1M0: 42.81
Hamilton Lane's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -1.30% per year.
Hamilton Lane's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €71.1 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €279.2 Mil.
Hamilton Lane (STU:1M0) 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.
Hamilton Lane Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hamilton Lane Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hamilton Lane'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.
STU:1M0 vs UTG, STEP, DNP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Hamilton Lane'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.
Hamilton Lane Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Hamilton Lane's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hamilton Lane'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.
Hamilton Lane's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Hamilton Lane (STU:1M0) has a Operating Margin % of 42.49% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hamilton Lane and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.39. Over the past decade, Hamilton Lane's Operating Margin % has ranged from 41.33 to 50.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Hamilton Lane ranks #213 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Hamilton Lane's Operating Margin % too high?
Hamilton Lane's current Operating Margin % of 42.49% is near median its 10-year median of 44.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.33 to a high of 50.38. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 17.00. Hamilton Lane's value of 42.49% is 149.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hamilton Lane ranks #213 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hamilton Lane has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hamilton Lane's Operating Margin % compare to UTG and STEP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Hamilton Lane ranks #213 out of 656 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Hamilton Lane in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 17.00. Hamilton Lane's value of 42.49% is 149.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hamilton Lane's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 41.33 to 50.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.39 vs. the industry median of 17.00, Hamilton Lane 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 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. Hamilton Lane's current Operating Margin % of 42.49% is 149.9% 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 Hamilton Lane 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. Hamilton Lane's current Operating Margin % is 42.49%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hamilton Lane stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamilton Lane (STU:1M0) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €136.24, compared to a current price of €66.50 — trading 51.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 42.49%, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.39 and 149.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 17.00. Hamilton Lane's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Hamilton Lane (STU:1M0), the current Operating Margin % is 42.49% 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 Hamilton Lane (STU:1M0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamilton Lane stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €66.50 is trading 51.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €136.24.
GuruFocus considers Hamilton Lane to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:1M0:
Operating Margin %: 42.49% (near median its 10-year median of 44.39)
GF Value™: €136.24 vs. price of €66.50 (51.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 149.9% above the Asset Management median (#213 of 656)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1M0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hamilton Lane Inc is a private markets investment firm globally, providing solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for more than 30 years, the firm currently employs approximately 750 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. It has approximately $986 billion in assets under management and supervision, composed of nearly $141 billion in discretionary assets and more than $845 billion in non-discretionary assets. The group specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors, and geographies.
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