Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) EBITDA Margin %: -8.93% (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Nation Media Group EBITDA Margin %?

Nation Media Group DAR:NMG 100 EBITDA Margin % is -8.93% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates DAR:NMG with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of TZS278.29. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Media - Diversified companies, Nation Media Group ranks worse than 69.96% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Nation Media Group's EBITDA for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS-5,252 Mil. Nation Media Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS58,799 Mil. Therefore, Nation Media Group's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -8.93%.


Nation Media Group  (DAR:NMG) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Nation Media Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Nation Media Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nation Media Group's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

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* 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.

Nation Media Group EBITDA Margin % Chart

Nation Media Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Nation Media Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EBITDA Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -12.34 -10.89 3.02 -1.63 -8.93

DAR:NMG vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Nation Media Group's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.


Nation Media Group EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nation Media Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nation Media Group's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Nation Media Group EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Nation Media Group's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-6353.459947433/119610.61722733
=-5.31 %

Nation Media Group's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-5251.8698426694/58799.324839059
=-8.93 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of -8.93% mean?
Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) has a EBITDA Margin % of -8.93% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Nation Media Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Nation Media Group's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 1.09 to 27.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #708 out of 1012 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 70%.
Is Nation Media Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Nation Media Group's current EBITDA Margin % is -8.93%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 27.57. Based on the distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #708 out of 1012 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nation Media Group has a GF Score™ of 100/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nation Media Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #708 out of 1012 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Nation Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.23. Historically, Nation Media Group's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 1.09 to 27.57 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 8.23, based on 1,012 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Nation Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nation Media Group's current EBITDA Margin % is -8.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nation Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) has a current EBITDA Margin % of -8.93%. The stock's GF Value™ is TZS278.29, compared to a current price of TZS300.00 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -8.93%. Nation Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG), the current EBITDA Margin % is -8.93% 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.

Is Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nation Media Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of TZS300.00 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of TZS278.29.

Key valuation signals for DAR:NMG:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -8.93%
  • GF Value™: TZS278.29 vs. price of TZS300.00 (7.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Nation Media Group Business Description

Other Exchanges NMG:Kenya
Address Kimathi Street, P. O Box 49010, Nation Centre, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Nation Media Group PLC is an independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media which attract and serve unparalleled audiences across East Africa. It is engaged in the publication, printing and distribution of newspapers, radio and television broadcasting and digital online products, in the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its segment include Newspapers and Digital incorporating sale of newspapers, advertisements published in the newspapers, advertisements in the digital platforms and subscriptions of e-paper, and Broadcasting incorporating advertisements and other content aired on television and radio. The majority of revenue is derived from Newspapers and Digital segment.
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