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Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. WideOpenWest's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2025 was €-30.4 Mil. WideOpenWest's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2025 was €122.7 Mil. Therefore, WideOpenWest's net margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -24.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WideOpenWest's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WU5'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.9 Med: -1.54 Max: 106.17
Current: -13.2
FRA:WU5's Net Margin % is not ranked
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 5.495
vs FRA:WU5: -13.20
WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5) 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.
WideOpenWest Net Margin % Related Terms
WideOpenWest Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WideOpenWest'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:WU5 vs ATEX, ATNI, GLTK: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, WideOpenWest'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.
WideOpenWest Net Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, WideOpenWest's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WideOpenWest'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.
WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5) has a Net Margin % of -24.79% as of Sep. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on WideOpenWest and its competitors.
Is WideOpenWest's Net Margin % too high?
WideOpenWest's current Net Margin % is -24.79%. Overall, WideOpenWest has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WideOpenWest's Net Margin % compare to ATEX and ATNI?
WideOpenWest's Net Margin % of -24.79% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.50. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.50, based on 364 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 WideOpenWest and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WideOpenWest's current Net Margin % is -24.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WideOpenWest stock overvalued right now?
WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5) has a current Net Margin % of -24.79%. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.77, compared to a current price of €4.42 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -24.79%. WideOpenWest's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 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 WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5), the current Net Margin % is -24.79% as of Sep. 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 WideOpenWest (FRA:WU5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WideOpenWest stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.42 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.77.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WU5:
Net Margin %: -24.79%
GF Value™: €3.77 vs. price of €4.42 (17.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WU5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WideOpenWest Inc is a cable operator and broadband service, provider. The company serves residential, business and wholesale customers in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kansas, Tennessee, Maryland, and South Carolina. Its service portfolio consists of high-speed internet, data, voice, cloud, and cable television services. The company operates in one business segment that is Broadband Services. The majority of the revenue is generated from the subscription service revenue received.
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