National Investment Trust (MSW:NITL) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of . 20) — 300% Above Median

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What is National Investment Trust Profitability Rank?

National Investment Trust MSW:NITL 45 Profitability Rank is 4 as of . 20, which is 300% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates MSW:NITL with a GF Score™ of 45/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

National Investment 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.

National Investment Trust's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in . 20 was %. As of today, National Investment Trust's Piotroski F-Score is 9999.


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MSW:NITL vs : Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, National Investment 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.


National Investment Trust Profitability Rank vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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National Investment 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.

National Investment 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.

National Investment Trust's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in . 20 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: . 20 ) / Revenue (Q: . 20 )
= /
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* 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

National Investment Trust has an F-score of 9999. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

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?
National Investment Trust (MSW:NITL) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of . 20. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on National Investment Trust and its competitors. This is 300% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, National Investment Trust's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00.
Is National Investment Trust's Profitability Rank too high?
National Investment Trust's current Profitability Rank of 4 is 300% 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 4.00. Overall, National Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Investment Trust's Profitability Rank compare to ?
National Investment Trust's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, National Investment 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 National Investment Trust and its competitors. National Investment Trust's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 300% 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 National Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
National Investment Trust (MSW:NITL) has a current Profitability Rank of 4. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. National Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 National Investment Trust (MSW:NITL), the current Profitability Rank is 4 as of . 20. 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.

National Investment Trust Business Description

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Address 19 Glyn Jones Road, Post Office Box 910, Chibisa House, Blantyre, MWI
National Investment Trust PLC is a closed-end collective investment scheme company. The principal objective of the company is to provide a vehicle to facilitate broad public participation in a diverse portfolio of equity investments in Malawi. Its portfolio consists of equity investments, bonds, property, equity of property companies, and money market investments. The investment portfolio is managed with a view to providing shareholders with a return by way of both annual income and capital growth. It derives revenue in the form of dividends and interest income.
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