DoubleVerify HoldingsDV -0.86%82 Net Margin % is 3.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 8.69. GuruFocus rates DV with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.51 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,024 Media - Diversified companies, DoubleVerify Holdings ranks better than 73.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DoubleVerify Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DV'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.05 Med: 8.69 Max: 12.76
Current: 7.16
DV's Net Margin % is ranked better than 73.14% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs DV: 7.16
DoubleVerify Holdings (NYSE:DV) 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.
DoubleVerify Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
DoubleVerify Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DoubleVerify Holdings'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, DoubleVerify Holdings'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.
DoubleVerify Holdings Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, DoubleVerify Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DoubleVerify Holdings'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.
DoubleVerify Holdings (DV) has a Net Margin % of 3.54% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on DoubleVerify Holdings and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 8.69. Over the past decade, DoubleVerify Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 3.05 to 12.76. According to the industry distribution chart, DoubleVerify Holdings ranks #275 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is DoubleVerify Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
DoubleVerify Holdings' current Net Margin % of 3.54% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 8.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.05 to a high of 12.76. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. DoubleVerify Holdings' value of 3.54% is 189% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DoubleVerify Holdings ranks #275 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DoubleVerify Holdings has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DoubleVerify Holdings' Net Margin % compare to ZD and STGW?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, DoubleVerify Holdings ranks #275 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This puts DoubleVerify Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. DoubleVerify Holdings' value of 3.54% is 189% above this benchmark. Historically, DoubleVerify Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.05 to 12.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.69 vs. the industry median of 1.23, DoubleVerify Holdings 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. DoubleVerify Holdings's current Net Margin % of 3.54% is 189% 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 DoubleVerify Holdings 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. DoubleVerify Holdings's current Net Margin % is 3.54%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 8.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DoubleVerify Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DoubleVerify Holdings (DV) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.51, compared to a current price of $10.35 — trading 59.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.54%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 8.69 and 189% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.23. DoubleVerify Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 DoubleVerify Holdings (DV), the current Net Margin % is 3.54% 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 DoubleVerify Holdings (DV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DoubleVerify Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.35 is trading 59.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.51.
GuruFocus considers DoubleVerify Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DV:
Net Margin %: 3.54% (59% below median its 10-year median of 8.69)
GF Value™: $25.51 vs. price of $10.35 (59.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 189% above the Media - Diversified median (#275 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DoubleVerify Holdings Inc is a media effectiveness platform that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to drive superior outcomes for international brands by creating transparent ad transactions. Its solutions provide unbiased data analytics to improve the effectiveness, quality and return on advertising investments. DV Authentic Ad is its proprietary metric measuring whether an ad was delivered in a brand suitable environment, fully viewable, by a real person and in geography, while DV Pinnacle delivers these metrics in real time. The Company's solutions are integrated across programmatic platforms, social media channels and digital publishers, and are accredited by the Media Rating Council for digital ad measurement. It operates in the United States and international markets.
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