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IDW Media HoldingsIDWM 49 Net Margin % is -2.54% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates IDWM with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Media - Diversified companies, IDW Media Holdings ranks better than 50.3% on this metric.
IDW Media Holdings (OTCPK:IDWM) 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.
IDW Media Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
IDW Media Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IDW Media Holdings'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 Publishing subindustry, IDW Media 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.
IDW Media Holdings Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, IDW Media Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IDW Media 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.
IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) has a Net Margin % of -2.54% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on IDW Media Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #502 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is IDW Media Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
IDW Media Holdings' current Net Margin % is -2.54%. Based on the distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #502 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IDW Media Holdings has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDW Media Holdings' Net Margin % compare to EDUC and TNMG?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #502 out of 1010 companies for Net Margin %. This puts IDW Media Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. 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 1,010 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 IDW Media Holdings 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. IDW Media Holdings's current Net Margin % is -2.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDW Media Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.60, compared to a current price of $32.55 — trading 58% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -2.54%. IDW Media Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 IDW Media Holdings (IDWM), the current Net Margin % is -2.54% as of Apr. 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 IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDW Media Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.55 is trading 58% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.60.
GuruFocus considers IDW Media Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IDWM:
Net Margin %: -2.54%
GF Value™: $20.60 vs. price of $32.55 (58% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IDWM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IDW Media Holdings Inc is a diversified media company with operations in publishing, television entertainment, and media distribution. Its segments include IDW Publishing (IDWP), which creates comic books, graphic novels, digital content, and games; and IDW Entertainment (IDWE), which operates as a production company & studio that develops and produces content and formats for international platforms and services. Maximum of revenue is from IDWP segment.
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