Dentsu GroupFRA:DEN 69 Net Margin % is 11.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 465% above its 10-year median of 1.99. GuruFocus rates FRA:DEN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.12. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Media - Diversified companies, Dentsu Group ranks worse than 79.49% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Dentsu Group's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €219 Mil. Dentsu Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,947 Mil. Therefore, Dentsu Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dentsu Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DEN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.83 Med: 1.99 Max: 11.36
Current: -20.3
FRA:DEN's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 79.49% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs FRA:DEN: -20.30
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) 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.
Dentsu Group Net Margin % Related Terms
Dentsu Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dentsu 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.
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Dentsu 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.
Dentsu Group Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dentsu Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dentsu 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.
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) has a Net Margin % of 11.24% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Dentsu Group and its competitors. This is 465% above median its historical median of 1.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #814 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is Dentsu Group's Net Margin % too high?
Dentsu Group's current Net Margin % of 11.24% is 465% above median its 10-year median of 1.99. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. Dentsu Group's value of 11.24% is 817.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #814 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dentsu Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dentsu Group's Net Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #814 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This places Dentsu Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. Dentsu Group's value of 11.24% is 817.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.99 vs. the industry median of 1.23, Dentsu Group 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. Dentsu Group's current Net Margin % of 11.24% is 817.6% 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 Dentsu Group 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. Dentsu Group's current Net Margin % is 11.24%, which is 465% above median its own 10-year median of 1.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dentsu Group stock overvalued right now?
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) has a current Net Margin % of 11.24%. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.12, compared to a current price of €15.90 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 11.24%, which is 465% above median its 10-year median of 1.99 and 817.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.23. Dentsu Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN), the current Net Margin % is 11.24% 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 Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsu Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €15.90 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.12.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DEN:
Net Margin %: 11.24% (465% above median its 10-year median of 1.99)
GF Value™: €22.12 vs. price of €15.90 (28.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 817.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#814 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dentsu Group is the top advertising agency in Japan and the fifth-largest advertising network in the world. It is the oldest advertising agency in Japan, with the original company being established in 1901. Over the years, Dentsu expanded its global footprint through mergers and acquisitions. Currently, international sales account for about 60% of total revenue.
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