African Media EntertainmentJSE:AME 80 Net Margin % is 17.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 13.81. GuruFocus rates JSE:AME with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of R48.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Media - Diversified companies, African Media Entertainment ranks better than 87.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for African Media Entertainment's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:AME'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 13.81 Max: 20.39
Current: 13.99
JSE:AME's Net Margin % is ranked better than 87.89% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs JSE:AME: 13.99
African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) 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.
African Media Entertainment Net Margin % Related Terms
African Media Entertainment 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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, African Media Entertainment'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.
African Media Entertainment Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, African Media Entertainment's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African Media Entertainment'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.
African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) has a Net Margin % of 17.07% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on African Media Entertainment and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 13.81. Over the past decade, African Media Entertainment's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.14 to 20.39. According to the industry distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #124 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is African Media Entertainment's Net Margin % too high?
African Media Entertainment's current Net Margin % of 17.07% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 13.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 20.39. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. African Media Entertainment's value of 17.07% is 1293.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #124 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, African Media Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Media Entertainment's Net Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #124 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This places African Media Entertainment in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. African Media Entertainment's value of 17.07% is 1293.5% above this benchmark. Historically, African Media Entertainment's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.14 to 20.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.81 vs. the industry median of 1.23, African Media Entertainment 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. African Media Entertainment's current Net Margin % of 17.07% is 1293.5% 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 African Media Entertainment 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. African Media Entertainment's current Net Margin % is 17.07%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 13.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Media Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R48.43, compared to a current price of R51.00 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 17.07%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 13.81 and 1293.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.23. African Media Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME), the current Net Margin % is 17.07% 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 African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Media Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R51.00 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R48.43.
GuruFocus considers African Media Entertainment to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AME:
Net Margin %: 17.07% (24% above median its 10-year median of 13.81)
GF Value™: R48.43 vs. price of R51.00 (5.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1293.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#124 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African Media Entertainment Ltd is involved in providing broadcasting services in South Africa. The company's operating segment includes Radio broadcasters; Media Services and Corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Radio broadcasters segment.
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