STV GroupLSE:STVG -1.85%55 EBITDA Margin % is 1.27% as of Dec. 2025, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 14.79. GuruFocus rates LSE:STVG with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Media - Diversified companies, STV Group ranks worse than 61.45% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. STV Group's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £1.1 Mil. STV Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £86.9 Mil. Therefore, STV Group's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.27%.
STV Group (LSE:STVG) 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.
STV Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
STV Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for STV Group's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, STV 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.
STV Group EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, STV Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STV Group's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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.
STV Group (LSE:STVG) has a EBITDA Margin % of 1.27% 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 STV Group and its competitors. This is 91% below median its historical median of 14.79. Over the past decade, STV Group's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 3.79 to 22.13. According to the industry distribution chart, STV Group ranks #628 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is STV Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
STV Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 1.27% is 91% below median its 10-year median of 14.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.79 to a high of 22.13. The Media - Diversified industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. STV Group's value of 1.27% is 84.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STV Group ranks #628 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, STV Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STV Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, STV Group ranks #628 out of 1022 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places STV Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. STV Group's value of 1.27% is 84.4% below this benchmark. Historically, STV Group's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 3.79 to 22.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.79 vs. the industry median of 8.16, STV Group has consistently been below the industry average. 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 8.16, based on 1,022 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. STV Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 1.27% is 84.4% below the industry median. 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 STV Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STV Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 1.27%, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 14.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STV Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STV Group (LSE:STVG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.21, compared to a current price of £0.96 — trading 56.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 1.27%, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 14.79 and 84.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 8.16. STV Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 8 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 STV Group (LSE:STVG), the current EBITDA Margin % is 1.27% 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 STV Group (LSE:STVG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STV Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.96 is trading 56.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.21.
GuruFocus considers STV Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:STVG:
EBITDA Margin %: 1.27% (91% below median its 10-year median of 14.79)
GF Value™: £2.21 vs. price of £0.96 (56.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#628 of 1022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:STVG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
STV Group PLC is Scotland's digital media brand, providing consumers with quality content on air, online, and on demand. It is engaged in the production and broadcasting of television programs, the provision of internet services, and the sale of advertising airtime and space in these media. Its segments are Audience and Studios. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Audience segment. The group operates digital services in four cities in Scotland, which provide news, events, offers, pictures, and videos for consumers: STV Glasgow, STV Edinburgh, STV Aberdeen, and STV Dundee.
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