Jagran PrakashanBOM:532705 -0.25%90 Net Margin % is 3.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 11.11. GuruFocus rates BOM:532705 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹87.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Media - Diversified companies, Jagran Prakashan ranks better than 82.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jagran Prakashan's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532705'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.93 Med: 11.11 Max: 15.35
Current: 10.5
BOM:532705's Net Margin % is ranked better than 82.01% of 1017
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.2
vs BOM:532705: 10.50
Jagran Prakashan (BOM:532705) 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.
Jagran Prakashan Net Margin % Related Terms
Jagran Prakashan Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jagran Prakashan'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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Jagran Prakashan'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.
Jagran Prakashan Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Jagran Prakashan's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jagran Prakashan'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.
Jagran Prakashan (BOM:532705) has a Net Margin % of 3.60% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Jagran Prakashan and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 11.11. Over the past decade, Jagran Prakashan's Net Margin % has ranged from 6.93 to 15.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Jagran Prakashan ranks #183 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is Jagran Prakashan's Net Margin % too high?
Jagran Prakashan's current Net Margin % of 3.60% is 68% below median its 10-year median of 11.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.93 to a high of 15.35. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.20. Jagran Prakashan's value of 3.60% is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jagran Prakashan ranks #183 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jagran Prakashan has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jagran Prakashan's Net Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Jagran Prakashan ranks #183 out of 1017 companies for Net Margin %. This places Jagran Prakashan in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.20. Jagran Prakashan's value of 3.60% is 200% above this benchmark. Historically, Jagran Prakashan's own Net Margin % has ranged from 6.93 to 15.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.11 vs. the industry median of 1.20, Jagran Prakashan 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 1.20, based on 1,017 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. Jagran Prakashan's current Net Margin % of 3.60% is 200% 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 Jagran Prakashan and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jagran Prakashan's current Net Margin % is 3.60%, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 11.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jagran Prakashan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jagran Prakashan (BOM:532705) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹87.37, compared to a current price of ₹64.43 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.60%, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 11.11 and 200% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.20. Jagran Prakashan's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 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 Jagran Prakashan (BOM:532705), the current Net Margin % is 3.60% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Jagran Prakashan (BOM:532705) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jagran Prakashan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹64.43 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹87.37.
GuruFocus considers Jagran Prakashan to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532705:
Net Margin %: 3.60% (68% below median its 10-year median of 11.11)
GF Value™: ₹87.37 vs. price of ₹64.43 (26.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 200% above the Media - Diversified median (#183 of 1017)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532705 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jagran Prakashan Ltd is a India based company along with subsidiaries engaged in printing and publication of newspapers and magazines and operating private FM radio stations through the brand Radio City. The company has organized its business into three categories: Printing, publishing, and digital; FM Radio business; and Others comprising outdoor advertising and event management and activation services. The company's majority of revenue is derived through the printing, publishing, and digital segment from India. Some of the company's popular publications include Dainik Jagran, Mid-day, Sakhi, Inquilab, and Naidunia among others.
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