Literacy Capital (LSE:BOOK) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Dec. 2025) — 100% Above Median

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What is Literacy Capital Profitability Rank?

Literacy Capital LSE:BOOK 29 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:BOOK with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Literacy Capital has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

Literacy Capital's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%. As of today, Literacy Capital's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Literacy Capital Profitability Rank Related Terms


LSE:BOOK vs BLK, BX, KKR: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Literacy Capital'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.


Literacy Capital Profitability Rank vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Literacy Capital's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Literacy Capital 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.

Literacy Capital has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

Literacy Capital'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 / -14.084
=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

Literacy Capital has an F-score of 5 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 2 mean?
Literacy Capital (LSE:BOOK) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Literacy Capital and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Literacy Capital's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00.
Is Literacy Capital's Profitability Rank too high?
Literacy Capital's current Profitability Rank of 2 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 2.00. Overall, Literacy Capital has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Literacy Capital's Profitability Rank compare to BLK and BX?
Literacy Capital's Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Literacy Capital's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00 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 Literacy Capital and its competitors. Literacy Capital's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Literacy Capital stock overvalued right now?
Literacy Capital (LSE:BOOK) has a current Profitability Rank of 2. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Literacy Capital's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 2 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 Literacy Capital (LSE:BOOK), the current Profitability Rank is 2 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.

Literacy Capital Business Description

Address 5-11 Regent Street, St James\'s, 3rd Floor, Charles House, London, GBR, SW1Y 4LR
Literacy Capital PLC is a closed-end investment company focused on investing in and supporting UK businesses and helping their management teams achieve long-term success.
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