Brunner Investment Trust (The) (CHIX:BUTL) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:BUTL Brunner Investment Trust (The) PLC CHIX:BUTL
65 GF Score
Price £14.50
GF Value £27.59
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What is Brunner Investment Trust (The) Profitability Rank?

Brunner Investment Trust (The) CHIX:BUTL 65 Profitability Rank is 5 as of May. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BUTL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of £27.59. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Brunner Investment Trust (The) 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.

Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.00%. As of today, Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Brunner Investment Trust (The) Profitability Rank Related Terms


CHIX:BUTL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Brunner Investment Trust (The)'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.


Brunner Investment Trust (The) Profitability Rank vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s Profitability Rank falls into.


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Brunner Investment Trust (The) 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.

Brunner Investment Trust (The) 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.

Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=0 / 37.985
=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

Brunner Investment Trust (The) has an F-score of 4 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?
Brunner Investment Trust (The) (CHIX:BUTL) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of May. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Brunner Investment Trust (The) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00.
Is Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s Profitability Rank too high?
Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s current Profitability Rank of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Brunner Investment Trust (The) has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s Profitability Rank compare to BLK and BX?
Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Brunner Investment Trust (The)'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 Brunner Investment Trust (The) and its competitors. Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brunner Investment Trust (The) stock overvalued right now?
Brunner Investment Trust (The) (CHIX:BUTL) has a current Profitability Rank of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is £27.59, compared to a current price of £14.50 — trading 47.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Brunner Investment Trust (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Brunner Investment Trust (The) (CHIX:BUTL), the current Profitability Rank is 5 as of May. 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 Brunner Investment Trust (The) (CHIX:BUTL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brunner Investment Trust (The) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £14.50 is trading 47.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £27.59.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BUTL:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: £27.59 vs. price of £14.50 (47.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Brunner Investment Trust (The) Business Description

Other Exchanges BUT:UK
Address 199 Bishopsgate, London, GBR, EC2M 3TY
Brunner Investment Trust (The) PLC is a United Kingdom-based investment trust. It aims to provide growth in capital value and dividends over the long term by investing in UK securities and international securities. The benchmark against which performance is measured is 70% FTSE World ex-UK Index and 30% FTSE All-Share Index. Its portfolio consists of securities from Industrials, Financials, Communication Services, Utilities, Health Care, Energy, and other industries.
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