Pengana Private Equity Trust (ASX:PE1) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Dec. 2025) — 100% Above Median

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ASX:PE1 Pengana Private Equity Trust ASX:PE1
53 GF Score
Price A$1.42
GF Value A$1.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Pengana Private Equity Trust Profitability Rank?

Pengana Private Equity Trust ASX:PE1 +1.43% 53 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:PE1 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Pengana Private Equity Trust has the Profitability Rank of 4.

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.

Pengana Private Equity Trust's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%. As of today, Pengana Private Equity Trust's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


Pengana Private Equity Trust Profitability Rank Related Terms


ASX:PE1 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Pengana Private Equity Trust'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.


Pengana Private Equity Trust Profitability Rank vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Pengana Private Equity Trust's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pengana Private Equity Trust's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Pengana Private Equity Trust 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.

Pengana Private Equity Trust has the Profitability Rank of 4.

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.

Pengana Private Equity Trust'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 / 34.964
=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

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Pengana Private Equity Trust has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

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 4 mean?
Pengana Private Equity Trust (ASX:PE1) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Pengana Private Equity Trust and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Pengana Private Equity Trust's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00.
Is Pengana Private Equity Trust's Profitability Rank too high?
Pengana Private Equity Trust's current Profitability Rank of 4 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Pengana Private Equity Trust has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pengana Private Equity Trust's Profitability Rank compare to BLK and BX?
Pengana Private Equity Trust's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Pengana Private Equity Trust's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00 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 Pengana Private Equity Trust and its competitors. Pengana Private Equity Trust's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pengana Private Equity Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pengana Private Equity Trust (ASX:PE1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.07, compared to a current price of A$1.42 — trading 32.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Pengana Private Equity Trust's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 Pengana Private Equity Trust (ASX:PE1), the current Profitability Rank is 4 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 Pengana Private Equity Trust (ASX:PE1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pengana Private Equity Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$1.42 is trading 32.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.07. GuruFocus considers Pengana Private Equity Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:PE1:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (100% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: A$1.07 vs. price of A$1.42 (32.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PE1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pengana Private Equity Trust Business Description

Address 1 Farrer Place, Suite 27.01, Level 27, Governor Philip Tower, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Pengana Private Equity Trust is an Australia-based company engaged in providing a diversified portfolio of private market investments via a listed investment trust structure. The Trust's investment objective is to generate, over an investment horizon of at least 10 years, returns and capital growth through a selective and diversified approach to private markets.
53GF Score

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