Havas NVHVNVY 18 Net Margin % is 7.64% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 6.04. GuruFocus rates HVNVY with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Media - Diversified companies, Havas NV ranks better than 71.48% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Havas NV's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $135 Mil. Havas NV's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,762 Mil. Therefore, Havas NV's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Havas NV's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HVNVY'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.83 Med: 6.04 Max: 6.49
Current: 6.49
HVNVY's Net Margin % is ranked better than 71.48% of 1017
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.2
vs HVNVY: 6.49
Havas NV (OTCPK:HVNVY) 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.
Havas NV Net Margin % Related Terms
Havas NV Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Havas NV'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, Havas NV'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.
Havas NV Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Havas NV's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Havas NV'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.
Havas NV (HVNVY) has a Net Margin % of 7.64% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Havas NV and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 6.04. Over the past decade, Havas NV's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.83 to 6.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Havas NV ranks #290 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is Havas NV's Net Margin % too high?
Havas NV's current Net Margin % of 7.64% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 6.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.83 to a high of 6.49. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.20. Havas NV's value of 7.64% is 536.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Havas NV ranks #290 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Havas NV has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Havas NV's Net Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Havas NV ranks #290 out of 1017 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Havas NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.20. Havas NV's value of 7.64% is 536.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Havas NV's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.83 to 6.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.04 vs. the industry median of 1.20, Havas NV 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 1.20, based on 1,017 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. Havas NV's current Net Margin % of 7.64% is 536.7% 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 Havas NV and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Havas NV's current Net Margin % is 7.64%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 6.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Havas NV stock overvalued right now?
Havas NV (HVNVY) has a current Net Margin % of 7.64%. The current Net Margin % is 7.64%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 6.04 and 536.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.20. Havas NV's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Havas NV (HVNVY), the current Net Margin % is 7.64% as of Dec. 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.
Havas NV is a communications group providing integrated advertising, media, and healthcare-focused communication services. Its has three business lines: (i) Havas Creative, which delivers creative services, from advertising, brand strategy and business transformation to digital and social media solutions as well as public relations and events; (ii) Havas Media, which is dedicated to delivering comprehensive media experiences, through media planning and buying, fan engagement, retail media and e-commerce, as well as data analytics services to optimize client advertising investments; and (iii) Havas Health, which focuses on healthcare and wellness communications, providing specialized marketing services to pharmaceutical companies. The majority of revenue is derived from Havas Creative.
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