ARHN (Archon) Net Margin %: 2.17% (As of Dec. 2010)


What is Archon Net Margin %?

Archon ARHN Net Margin % is 2.17% as of Dec. 2010.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Archon's Net Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2010 was $0.11 Mil. Archon's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2010 was $5.12 Mil. Therefore, Archon's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2010 was 2.17%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Archon's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


ARHN's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Industry Median: 4.74
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

Archon  (OTCPK:ARHN) Net Margin % Explanation

Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.

But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.

Archon Net Margin % Related Terms

Archon Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Archon's Net 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.

Archon Net Margin % Chart

Archon Annual Data
Trend Sep01 Sep02 Sep03 Sep04 Sep05 Sep06 Sep07 Sep08 Sep09 Sep10
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.43 1.34 155.63 -4.80 5.25

Archon Quarterly Data
Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10
Net 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 5.85 5.74 2.53 6.91 2.17

ARHN vs FLL, UWN: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Archon's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.

Archon Net Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Archon's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Archon's Net Margin % falls into.


Archon Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Archon's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2010 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Sep. 2010 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2010 )
=1.231/23.466
=5.25 %

Archon's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2010 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2010 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2010 )
=0.111/5.123
=2.17 %

* 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 Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of 2.17% mean?
Archon (ARHN) has a Net Margin % of 2.17% as of Dec. 2010. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Archon and its competitors.
Is Archon's Net Margin % too high?
Archon's current Net Margin % is 2.17%. The Travel & Leisure industry median Net Margin % is 4.74. Archon's value of 2.17% is 54.2% below this industry median.
How does Archon's Net Margin % compare to FLL and UWN?
Archon's Net Margin % of 2.17% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.74. Archon's value of 2.17% is 54.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Net Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 4.74, based on 847 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Archon's current Net Margin % of 2.17% is 54.2% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Archon and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archon's current Net Margin % is 2.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archon stock overvalued right now?
Archon (ARHN) has a current Net Margin % of 2.17%. The current Net Margin % is 2.17% and 54.2% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 4.74. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Archon (ARHN), the current Net Margin % is 2.17% as of Dec. 2010. 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.

Archon Business Description

Address 2200 Casino Drive, Laughlin, NV, USA, 89029
Archon Corp is a United States based company focused on operating the Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall in Laughlin through its wholly-owned subsidiary. It is engaged in operating hotel and casino activities. In addition, the company also owns real estates and investment properties.