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Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. USA Today Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €17 Mil. USA Today Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €474 Mil. Therefore, USA Today Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.63%.
The historical rank and industry rank for USA Today Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2N2A'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.69 Med: -1.05 Max: 2.52
Current: 1.27
FRA:2N2A's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 50.1% of 1014
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.285
vs FRA:2N2A: 1.27
USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) 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.
USA Today Co Net Margin % Related Terms
USA Today Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for USA Today Co'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.
FRA:2N2A vs SCHL, LEE, WLY: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, USA Today Co'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.
USA Today Co Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, USA Today Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where USA Today Co'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.
USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) has a Net Margin % of 3.63% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on USA Today Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #508 out of 1014 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is USA Today Co's Net Margin % too high?
USA Today Co's current Net Margin % is 3.63%. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.29. USA Today Co's value of 3.63% is 182.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #508 out of 1014 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, USA Today Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USA Today Co's Net Margin % compare to SCHL and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #508 out of 1014 companies for Net Margin %. This places USA Today Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.29. USA Today Co's value of 3.63% is 182.5% above this benchmark. 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 1.29, based on 1,014 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. USA Today Co's current Net Margin % of 3.63% is 182.5% 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 USA Today Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. USA Today Co's current Net Margin % is 3.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is USA Today Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.50, compared to a current price of €7.15 — trading 186% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.63% and 182.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.29. USA Today Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 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 USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A), the current Net Margin % is 3.63% 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 USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.15 is trading 186% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.50.
GuruFocus considers USA Today Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2N2A:
Net Margin %: 3.63%
GF Value™: €2.50 vs. price of €7.15 (186% above fair value)
Industry Position: 182.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#508 of 1014)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2N2A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
USA Today Co Inc is a diversified media company with national and local reach, dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. It prioritizes a digital-first approach, focusing on audience growth and engagement while diversifying revenue streams. Through its trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including a network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. Its digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with digital marketing products and solutions.
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