E Media HoldingsJSE:EMN -2.22%68 Net Margin % is 8.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 5.49. GuruFocus rates JSE:EMN with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Media - Diversified companies, E Media Holdings ranks better than 75.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for E Media Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:EMN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -75.33 Med: 5.49 Max: 8.96
Current: 8.22
JSE:EMN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 75.68% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs JSE:EMN: 8.22
E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN) 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.
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E Media Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for E 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.
JSE:EMN vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, E 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.
E Media Holdings Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, E Media Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where E 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.
E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN) has a Net Margin % of 8.46% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on E Media Holdings and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 5.49. According to the industry distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #249 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is E Media Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
E Media Holdings' current Net Margin % of 8.46% is 54% above median its 10-year median of 5.49. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. E Media Holdings' value of 8.46% is 590.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #249 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, E Media Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E Media Holdings' Net Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #249 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This places E Media Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. E Media Holdings' value of 8.46% is 590.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.49 vs. the industry median of 1.23, E Media Holdings 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. E Media Holdings's current Net Margin % of 8.46% is 590.6% 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 E 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. E Media Holdings's current Net Margin % is 8.46%, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 5.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E Media Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.19, compared to a current price of R1.76 — trading 19.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.46%, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 5.49 and 590.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.23. E Media Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN), the current Net Margin % is 8.46% 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 E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E Media Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R1.76 is trading 19.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.19.
GuruFocus considers E Media Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:EMN:
Net Margin %: 8.46% (54% above median its 10-year median of 5.49)
GF Value™: R2.19 vs. price of R1.76 (19.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 590.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#249 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:EMN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
E Media Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is predominantly engaged in the media and entertainment business. The company product portfolio includes products and services like E.TV a free-to-air commercial television channel; eNCA, a 24-hour news channel; OpenView HD and YFM, a radio station that targets the youth market, and others. In addition, the company also provides property and facilities services, including broadcast and television studios, post-production facilities, equipment rental, and sales; as well as holds investments in the television broadcasting and content creation sectors. A majority of its revenue is earned from the South African market.
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