Aberdeen Asianome FundLSE:AAIF +1.82%42 Pretax Margin % is 99.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 98.38. GuruFocus rates LSE:AAIF with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £10.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,569 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Asianome Fund ranks better than 71.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aberdeen Asianome Fund's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:AAIF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 92.15 Med: 98.38 Max: 106.44
Current: 98.53
LSE:AAIF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 71.26% of 1569
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 89.52
vs LSE:AAIF: 98.53
Aberdeen Asianome Fund (LSE:AAIF) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Aberdeen Asianome Fund Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Aberdeen Asianome Fund Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aberdeen Asianome Fund's Pretax 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:AAIF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Asianome Fund's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
Aberdeen Asianome Fund Pretax Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Asianome Fund's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Asianome Fund's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Aberdeen Asianome Fund (LSE:AAIF) has a Pretax Margin % of 99.21% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Aberdeen Asianome Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 98.38. Over the past decade, Aberdeen Asianome Fund's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 92.15 to 106.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asianome Fund ranks #451 out of 1569 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is Aberdeen Asianome Fund's Pretax Margin % too high?
Aberdeen Asianome Fund's current Pretax Margin % of 99.21% is near median its 10-year median of 98.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 92.15 to a high of 106.44. The Asset Management industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.52. Aberdeen Asianome Fund's value of 99.21% is 10.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Asianome Fund ranks #451 out of 1569 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aberdeen Asianome Fund has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Asianome Fund's Pretax Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asianome Fund ranks #451 out of 1569 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Aberdeen Asianome Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.52. Aberdeen Asianome Fund's value of 99.21% is 10.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Aberdeen Asianome Fund's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 92.15 to 106.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 98.38 vs. the industry median of 89.52, Aberdeen Asianome Fund 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 Pretax Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Asset Management companies is 89.52, based on 1,569 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aberdeen Asianome Fund's current Pretax Margin % of 99.21% is 10.8% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Aberdeen Asianome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 89.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aberdeen Asianome Fund's current Pretax Margin % is 99.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 98.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Asianome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asianome Fund (LSE:AAIF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £10.28, compared to a current price of £3.35 — trading 67.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 99.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 98.38 and 10.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 89.52. Aberdeen Asianome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aberdeen Asianome Fund (LSE:AAIF), the current Pretax Margin % is 99.21% 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 Aberdeen Asianome Fund (LSE:AAIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asianome Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £3.35 is trading 67.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £10.28.
GuruFocus considers Aberdeen Asianome Fund to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:AAIF:
Pretax Margin %: 99.21% (near median its 10-year median of 98.38)
GF Value™: £10.28 vs. price of £3.35 (67.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.8% above the Asset Management median (#451 of 1569)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:AAIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aberdeen Asian Income Fund Ltd is a closed-end investment company. The fund aims to provide investors with a consistent income and capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of high-quality equities across the Asia-Pacific region. The company is organised into one main operating segment, which invests in equity securities.
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