CRTO (Criteo) Net Margin %: 1.84% (As of Mar. 2026) — 54% Below Median


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Price $18.12
GF Value $29.16
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What is Criteo Net Margin %?

Criteo CRTO +4.32% 66 Net Margin % is 1.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 3.99. GuruFocus rates CRTO with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.16 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Media - Diversified companies, Criteo ranks better than 69.04% on this metric.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Criteo's Net Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8 Mil. Criteo's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $425 Mil. Therefore, Criteo's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.84%.

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

CRTO' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44   Med: 3.99   Max: 7.43
Current: 5.97


CRTO's Net Margin % is ranked better than
69.04% of 1024 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225 vs CRTO: 5.97

Criteo  (NAS:CRTO) 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.


Criteo Net Margin % Related Terms


Criteo Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Criteo'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.

Criteo Net Margin % Chart

Criteo Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Margin %
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Criteo Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 8.40 4.40 8.04 8.80 1.84

CRTO vs EEX, EVC, QNST: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Criteo'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.


Criteo Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Criteo 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.

Criteo's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=144.602/1944.901
=7.43 %

Criteo's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=7.817/424.639
=1.84 %

* 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 1.84% mean?
Criteo (CRTO) has a Net Margin % of 1.84% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Criteo and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 3.99. Over the past decade, Criteo's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.44 to 7.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Criteo ranks #317 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is Criteo's Net Margin % too high?
Criteo's current Net Margin % of 1.84% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 3.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 7.43. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. Criteo's value of 1.84% is 50.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Criteo ranks #317 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Criteo has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Criteo's Net Margin % compare to EEX and EVC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Criteo ranks #317 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Criteo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. Criteo's value of 1.84% is 50.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Criteo's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.44 to 7.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.99 vs. the industry median of 1.23, Criteo 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. Criteo's current Net Margin % of 1.84% is 50.2% 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 Criteo 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. Criteo's current Net Margin % is 1.84%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 3.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Criteo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Criteo (CRTO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.16, compared to a current price of $18.12 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.84%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 3.99 and 50.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.23. Criteo's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Criteo (CRTO), the current Net Margin % is 1.84% 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 Criteo (CRTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Criteo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $18.12 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.16. GuruFocus considers Criteo to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CRTO:

  • Net Margin %: 1.84% (54% below median its 10-year median of 3.99)
  • GF Value™: $29.16 vs. price of $18.12 (37.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#317 of 1024)

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


Criteo Business Description

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Address 32 Rue Blanche, Paris, FRA, 75009
Criteo SA is an ad-tech company in the digital advertising market. Its technology allows retailer advertisers to launch multichannel and cross-device marketing campaigns in real time. With real-time return on investment analysis of the ads, the firm's clients can adjust their marketing strategies dynamically. It has two reportable segments: Retail Media and Performance Media. Retail Media: This segment encompasses revenue generated from brands, agencies, and retailers for the purchase and sale of retail media digital advertising inventory and audiences, and services. Performance Media: This segment encompasses targeting capabilities and supply and AdTech services. The majority of its revenues is generated from the performance media segment.
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