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Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) 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.
Nation Media Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Nation Media Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nation Media Group'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.
DAR:NMG vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Nation Media Group'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.
Nation Media Group Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nation Media Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nation Media Group'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.
Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) has a Net Margin % of -5.11% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Nation Media Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #667 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Nation Media Group's Net Margin % too high?
Nation Media Group's current Net Margin % is -5.11%. Based on the distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #667 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nation Media Group has a GF Score™ of 100/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nation Media Group's Net Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #667 out of 1011 companies for Net Margin %. This places Nation Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.35. 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 1.35, based on 1,011 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. 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 Nation Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nation Media Group's current Net Margin % is -5.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nation Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) has a current Net Margin % of -5.11%. The stock's GF Value™ is TZS279.29, compared to a current price of TZS270.00 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -5.11%. Nation Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 3 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 Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG), the current Net Margin % is -5.11% 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 Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nation Media Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of TZS270.00 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of TZS279.29.
Key valuation signals for DAR:NMG:
Net Margin %: -5.11%
GF Value™: TZS279.29 vs. price of TZS270.00 (3.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAR:NMG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nation Media Group PLC is an independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media which attract and serve unparalleled audiences across East Africa. It is engaged in the publication, printing and distribution of newspapers, radio and television broadcasting and digital online products, in the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its segment include Newspapers and Digital incorporating sale of newspapers, advertisements published in the newspapers, advertisements in the digital platforms and subscriptions of e-paper, and Broadcasting incorporating advertisements and other content aired on television and radio. The majority of revenue is derived from Newspapers and Digital segment.
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