ITVCHIX:ITVL -0.62%53 Net Margin % is 9.14% as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 11.59. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ITVL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Media - Diversified companies, ITV ranks better than 70.21% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. ITV's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £176 Mil. ITV's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £1,926 Mil. Therefore, ITV's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ITV's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ITVl'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.79 Med: 11.59 Max: 14.62
Current: 6.27
CHIX:ITVl's Net Margin % is ranked better than 70.21% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs CHIX:ITVl: 6.27
ITV (CHIX:ITVl) 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.
ITV Net Margin % Related Terms
ITV Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ITV'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 Broadcasting subindustry, ITV'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.
ITV Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ITV's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ITV'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.
ITV (CHIX:ITVL) has a Net Margin % of 9.14% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on ITV and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 11.59. Over the past decade, ITV's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.79 to 14.62. According to the industry distribution chart, ITV ranks #305 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is ITV's Net Margin % too high?
ITV's current Net Margin % of 9.14% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 11.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.79 to a high of 14.62. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. ITV's value of 9.14% is 646.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ITV ranks #305 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ITV has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ITV's Net Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ITV ranks #305 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This puts ITV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. ITV's value of 9.14% is 646.1% above this benchmark. Historically, ITV's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.79 to 14.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.59 vs. the industry median of 1.23, ITV 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. ITV's current Net Margin % of 9.14% is 646.1% 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 ITV 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. ITV's current Net Margin % is 9.14%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 11.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ITV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITV (CHIX:ITVL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.81, compared to a current price of £0.80 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.14%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 11.59 and 646.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.23. ITV's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 ITV (CHIX:ITVL), the current Net Margin % is 9.14% 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 ITV (CHIX:ITVL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.80 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.81.
GuruFocus considers ITV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ITVL:
Net Margin %: 9.14% (21% below median its 10-year median of 11.59)
GF Value™: £0.81 vs. price of £0.80 (1.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 646.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#305 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ITVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ITV PLC is a broadcasting television company that owns, creates, and distributes the content on its platforms. The company's international content business, ITV Studios, produces programming for ITV's channels as well as other British broadcasters. The company's segment includes ITV Studios and Media and Entertainment. It generates maximum of its revenue from the ITV Studios segment.
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