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Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (FRA:C7C1) 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.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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:C7C1 vs CRTO, EEX, EVC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Clear Channel Outdoor 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.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clear Channel Outdoor 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.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (FRA:C7C1) has a Net Margin % of -1.22% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks #681 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' current Net Margin % is -1.22%. Based on the distribution chart, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks #681 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' Net Margin % compare to CRTO and EEX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings ranks #681 out of 1011 companies for Net Margin %. This places Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.25. 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 1.25, 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 Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings's current Net Margin % is -1.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (FRA:C7C1) has a current Net Margin % of -1.22%. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.66, compared to a current price of €2.06 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -1.22%. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (FRA:C7C1), the current Net Margin % is -1.22% as of Jun. 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 Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (FRA:C7C1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.06 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.66.
Key valuation signals for FRA:C7C1:
Net Margin %: -1.22%
GF Value™: €1.66 vs. price of €2.06 (24.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C7C1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc is a provider of out-of-home advertising solutions. The company offers advertisers an opportunity to reach mass audiences across various high-traffic public spaces, by using its diverse portfolio of assets including roadside billboards, street furniture, and airport displays. Its reportable segments are; America (U.S. operations excluding airports), Airports (U.S. and Caribbean airport operations), and Other. A majority of its revenue is generated from the America segment which generates revenue from the sale of advertising on printed and digital out-of-home advertising displays such as bulletins, posters, street furniture, and others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States followed by Singapore.
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