Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Dec. 2025) — 17% Below Median

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ASX:GDG Generation Development Group Ltd ASX:GDG
49 GF Score
Price A$3.56
GF Value A$7.87
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Generation Development Group Profitability Rank?

Generation Development Group ASX:GDG +2.30% 49 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:GDG with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of A$7.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Generation Development Group has the Profitability Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Generation Development Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%. As of today, Generation Development Group's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


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ASX:GDG vs BLK, BX, KKR: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Generation Development Group's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Generation Development Group Profitability Rank vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Generation Development Group's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Generation Development Group's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Generation Development Group Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Generation Development Group has the Profitability Rank of 5.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

Generation Development Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0 / 297.773
=0.00 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Generation Development Group has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Generation Development Group and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Generation Development Group's Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00.
Is Generation Development Group's Profitability Rank too high?
Generation Development Group's current Profitability Rank of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Generation Development Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Generation Development Group's Profitability Rank compare to BLK and BX?
Generation Development Group's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Generation Development Group's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Asset Management company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Generation Development Group and its competitors. Generation Development Group's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Generation Development Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.87, compared to a current price of A$3.56 — trading 54.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Generation Development Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG), the current Profitability Rank is 5 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 Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generation Development Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$3.56 is trading 54.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.87. GuruFocus considers Generation Development Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:GDG:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: A$7.87 vs. price of A$3.56 (54.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:GDG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Generation Development Group Business Description

Address 447 Collins Street, Level 17, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3000
Founded in 1991, Generation originally operated as a pooled development fund, focusing on providing capital to businesses in financial services. Today, the firm is structured across three key business lines within wealth management. The first is through Generation Life, the market leader in investment bonds by in-flows, which offers tax-effective products, including investment bonds and annuities. The second business line is Lonsec, a prominent research and ratings provider to the Australian financial services sector, competing against Morningstar and Zenith. The third division provides managed account solutions, a result of the merger between Evidentia and Lonsec Investment Solutions, offering individually owned accounts professionally managed by experienced portfolio managers.
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