NZMEASX:NZM +2.26%53 Net Margin % is 7.55% as of Dec. 2025, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 4.23. GuruFocus rates ASX:NZM with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Media - Diversified companies, NZME ranks better than 60.94% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. NZME's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$11.7 Mil. NZME's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$155.5 Mil. Therefore, NZME's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NZME's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:NZM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -45.6 Med: 4.23 Max: 15.38
Current: 3.84
ASX:NZM's Net Margin % is ranked better than 60.94% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs ASX:NZM: 3.84
NZME (ASX:NZM) 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.
NZME Net Margin % Related Terms
NZME Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NZME'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.
ASX:NZM vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, NZME'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.
NZME Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, NZME's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NZME's Net 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.
NZME (ASX:NZM) has a Net Margin % of 7.55% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on NZME and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 4.23. According to the industry distribution chart, NZME ranks #400 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is NZME's Net Margin % too high?
NZME's current Net Margin % of 7.55% is 78% above median its 10-year median of 4.23. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. NZME's value of 7.55% is 516.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NZME ranks #400 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NZME has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NZME's Net Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, NZME ranks #400 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This puts NZME in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. NZME's value of 7.55% is 516.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.23 vs. the industry median of 1.23, NZME has consistently been above 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 Net Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.23, based on 1,024 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. NZME's current Net Margin % of 7.55% is 516.3% above 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 NZME and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NZME's current Net Margin % is 7.55%, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 4.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NZME stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NZME (ASX:NZM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.88, compared to a current price of A$0.91 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.55%, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 4.23 and 516.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.23. NZME's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 11 warning signs to review. 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 NZME (ASX:NZM), the current Net Margin % is 7.55% 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 NZME (ASX:NZM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NZME stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.91 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.88.
GuruFocus considers NZME to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:NZM:
Net Margin %: 7.55% (78% above median its 10-year median of 4.23)
GF Value™: A$0.88 vs. price of A$0.91 (2.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 516.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#400 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:NZM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NZME Ltd is a New Zealand-based company. The company operates in three business segments: the Audio segment, which includes terrestrial radio stations, digital iHeartRadio, podcasts, and radio brand websites; the Publishing segment, which generates the maximum revenue and includes print publications (excluding dedicated real estate publications), digital news websites, and Business Desk; and the OneRoof segment, which comprises the OneRoof website and dedicated real estate print publications.
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