Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) FCF Margin %: -1.36% (As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:ZIN Zinc Media Group PLC LSE:ZIN
31 GF Score
Price £0.57
GF Value £0.86
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Zinc Media Group FCF Margin %?

Zinc Media Group LSE:ZIN 31 FCF Margin % is -1.36% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:ZIN with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Media - Diversified companies, Zinc Media Group ranks worse than 66.18% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Zinc Media Group's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.25 Mil. Zinc Media Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £18.57 Mil. Therefore, Zinc Media Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1.36%.

As of today, Zinc Media Group's current FCF Yield % is -8.57%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zinc Media Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:ZIN' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.52   Med: -4.27   Max: 7.03
Current: -3.43


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Zinc Media Group was 7.03%. The lowest was -18.52%. And the median was -4.27%.

LSE:ZIN's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
66.18% of 1017 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.12 vs LSE:ZIN: -3.43


Zinc Media Group FCF Margin % Related Terms


Zinc Media Group FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zinc Media Group's FCF 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.

Zinc Media Group FCF Margin % Chart

Zinc Media Group Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.33 -18.52 7.03 1.79 -3.43

Zinc Media Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
FCF 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 -0.82 -4.75 6.36 -5.11 -1.36

LSE:ZIN vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: FCF Margin % Comparison

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


Zinc Media Group FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Zinc Media Group FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Zinc Media Group's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1.423/41.462
=-3.43 %

Zinc Media Group's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-0.253/18.567
=-1.36 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -1.36% mean?
Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) has a FCF Margin % of -1.36% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Zinc Media Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #673 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Zinc Media Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Zinc Media Group's current FCF Margin % is -1.36%. Based on the distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #673 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zinc Media Group has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zinc Media Group's FCF Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #673 out of 1017 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Zinc Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.12. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.12, based on 1,017 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Zinc Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zinc Media Group's current FCF Margin % is -1.36%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zinc Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.86, compared to a current price of £0.57 — trading 33.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -1.36%. Zinc Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN), the current FCF Margin % is -1.36% 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 Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zinc Media Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.57 is trading 33.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.86. GuruFocus considers Zinc Media Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ZIN:

  • FCF Margin %: -1.36%
  • GF Value™: £0.86 vs. price of £0.57 (33.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Zinc Media Group Business Description

Address 17 Dominion Street, 1st Floor, London, GBR, EC2M 2EF
Zinc Media Group PLC is a multimedia producer of TV programming with publishing and communications content. The segments of the company include Television and Content Production. The activities undertaken by TV segment include the production of television content. The Content Production segment includes brand and corporate film production, radio and podcast production, and publishing. The majority of its revenue is earned from TV production. The Group comprises several businesses that operate in two areas: television production (Tern, Brook Lapping, Red Sauce, Electric Violet, and others) and content production for brands and businesses (The Edge and the Zinc Communicate businesses in Brand Entertainment, Audio, Corporate Film and Publishing).
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