Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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LSE:LIO Liontrust Asset Management PLC LSE:LIO
82 GF Score
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GF Value £3.29
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What is Liontrust Asset Management Profitability Rank?

Liontrust Asset Management LSE:LIO +3.13% 82 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:LIO with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Liontrust Asset Management has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Liontrust Asset Management's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.28%. As of today, Liontrust Asset Management's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Liontrust Asset Management Profitability Rank Related Terms


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

For the Asset Management subindustry, Liontrust Asset Management'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.


Liontrust Asset Management Profitability Rank vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Liontrust Asset Management's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Liontrust Asset Management 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.

Liontrust Asset Management has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Liontrust Asset Management's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=8.014 / 65.236
=12.28 %

* 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

Liontrust Asset Management 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.

Warning Sign:

Liontrust Asset Management PLC operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -21.2%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Liontrust Asset Management and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Liontrust Asset Management's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is Liontrust Asset Management's Profitability Rank too high?
Liontrust Asset Management's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Liontrust Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liontrust Asset Management's Profitability Rank compare to BLK and BX?
Liontrust Asset Management's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Liontrust Asset Management's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 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 Liontrust Asset Management and its competitors. Liontrust Asset Management's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liontrust Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.29, compared to a current price of £3.13 — trading 4.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Liontrust Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO), the current Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 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 Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liontrust Asset Management stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £3.13 is trading 4.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.29. GuruFocus considers Liontrust Asset Management to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:LIO:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: £3.29 vs. price of £3.13 (4.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Liontrust Asset Management Business Description

Other Exchanges LIOl:UK
Address 2 Savoy Court, London, GBR, WC2R 0EZ
Liontrust Asset Management PLC operates as an investment management company. It offers products such as Unit Trusts, Offshore funds, Segregated Mandates, and Discretionary Portfolio Management Services. It markets its fund internationally to institutional investors, wealth managers, financial advisers, private investors, and wholesale markets such as family offices, private banks, wealth managers, and multi-managers. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom, Europe (excluding the UK), Canada, and Australia.
82GF Score

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