SJGFF (Schroder Japan Trust) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Jan. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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SJGFF Schroder Japan Trust PLC SJGFF
53 GF Score
Price $1.95
GF Value $2.89
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What is Schroder Japan Trust Profitability Rank?

Schroder Japan Trust SJGFF 53 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Jan. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates SJGFF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.89. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Schroder Japan Trust 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.

Schroder Japan Trust's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 97.50%. As of today, Schroder Japan Trust's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


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SJGFF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Schroder Japan 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.


Schroder Japan Trust Profitability Rank vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Schroder Japan Trust's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Schroder Japan 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.

Schroder Japan Trust 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.

Schroder Japan Trust's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jan. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=87.683362488312 / 89.928047996421
=97.50 %

* 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

Schroder Japan Trust 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 2 mean?
Schroder Japan Trust (SJGFF) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Jan. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Schroder Japan Trust and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Schroder Japan Trust's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 4.00.
Is Schroder Japan Trust's Profitability Rank too high?
Schroder Japan Trust's current Profitability Rank of 2 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Schroder Japan Trust has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schroder Japan Trust's Profitability Rank compare to BLK and BX?
Schroder Japan Trust's Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Schroder Japan Trust's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 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 Schroder Japan Trust and its competitors. Schroder Japan Trust's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schroder Japan Trust stock overvalued right now?
Schroder Japan Trust (SJGFF) has a current Profitability Rank of 2. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.89, compared to a current price of $1.95 — trading 32.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Schroder Japan Trust's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Schroder Japan Trust (SJGFF), the current Profitability Rank is 2 as of Jan. 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 Schroder Japan Trust (SJGFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schroder Japan Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.95 is trading 32.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.89.

Key valuation signals for SJGFF:

  • Profitability Rank: 2 (33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $2.89 vs. price of $1.95 (32.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Schroder Japan Trust Business Description

Other Exchanges SJG:UK
Address 1 London Wall Place, London, GBR, EC2Y 5AU
Schroder Japan Trust PLC is a London-based investment trust focused on Japanese equities. Its primary objective is to achieve long-term capital growth through an actively managed portfolio of securities listed on Japanese stock markets. The trust seeks to outperform the Tokyo Stock Price Index Total Return over time by investing in undervalued companies, including small and mid-sized businesses. It has a diversified portfolio across sectors such as industrials, Electrical Appliances, and financial services. It predominantly invests in equities and partly in other instruments like warrants, convertibles, and other derivative instruments across sectors such as consumer goods and industrials.
53GF Score

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