Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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LSE:MERC Mercia Asset Management PLC LSE:MERC
49 GF Score
Price £0.28
GF Value £0.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Mercia Asset Management Profitability Rank?

Mercia Asset Management LSE:MERC 49 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:MERC with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Mercia Asset Management 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.

Mercia Asset Management's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.92%. As of today, Mercia Asset Management's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Mercia Asset Management Profitability Rank Related Terms


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

For the Asset Management subindustry, Mercia 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.


Mercia Asset Management Profitability Rank vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


LSE:MERC
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Mercia 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.

Mercia Asset Management 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.

Mercia 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 )
=1.849 / 16.935
=10.92 %

* 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

Mercia 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:

Mercia Asset Management PLC operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.9%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Mercia Asset Management and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Mercia Asset Management's Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is Mercia Asset Management's Profitability Rank too high?
Mercia Asset Management'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 7.00. Overall, Mercia Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercia Asset Management's Profitability Rank compare to BLK and BX?
Mercia Asset Management's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Mercia Asset Management's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 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 Mercia Asset Management and its competitors. Mercia Asset Management'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 Mercia Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.33, compared to a current price of £0.28 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Mercia Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC), the current Profitability Rank is 5 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 Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercia Asset Management stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.28 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.33. GuruFocus considers Mercia Asset Management to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MERC:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: £0.33 vs. price of £0.28 (16.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Mercia Asset Management Business Description

Address 17 High Street, Forward House, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, GBR, B95 5AA
Mercia Asset Management PLC is a specialist asset manager focusing on supporting regional SMEs. The company provides capital across its four asset classes proprietary balance sheet capital, venture capital, private equity, and debt. The company initially nurtures businesses via its third-party funds under management and then, over time, provides further funding to the companies by deploying direct investment follow-on capital from its balance sheet. It has more than eight offices in the UK region, approx. 20 university partnerships and extensive personal networks, providing it with access to high-quality deal flow.
49GF Score

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