LBG MediaLSE:LBG +2.28%74 Net Margin % is 2.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 9.60. GuruFocus rates LSE:LBG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.30 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,024 Media - Diversified companies, LBG Media ranks better than 68.65% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. LBG Media's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.3 Mil. LBG Media's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £52.4 Mil. Therefore, LBG Media's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LBG Media's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:LBG'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.47 Med: 9.6 Max: 14.32
Current: 5.61
LSE:LBG's Net Margin % is ranked better than 68.65% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs LSE:LBG: 5.61
LBG Media (LSE:LBG) 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.
LBG Media Net Margin % Related Terms
LBG Media Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LBG Media'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, LBG Media'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.
LBG Media Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, LBG Media's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LBG Media'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.
LBG Media (LSE:LBG) has a Net Margin % of 2.46% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on LBG Media and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 9.60. Over the past decade, LBG Media's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.47 to 14.32. According to the industry distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #321 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is LBG Media's Net Margin % too high?
LBG Media's current Net Margin % of 2.46% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 9.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.47 to a high of 14.32. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. LBG Media's value of 2.46% is 100.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #321 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LBG Media has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LBG Media's Net Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #321 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This puts LBG Media in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. LBG Media's value of 2.46% is 100.8% above this benchmark. Historically, LBG Media's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.47 to 14.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.60 vs. the industry median of 1.23, LBG Media 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. LBG Media's current Net Margin % of 2.46% is 100.8% 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 LBG Media 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. LBG Media's current Net Margin % is 2.46%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 9.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LBG Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media (LSE:LBG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.30, compared to a current price of £0.31 — trading 75.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.46%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 9.60 and 100.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.23. LBG Media's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 LBG Media (LSE:LBG), the current Net Margin % is 2.46% 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 LBG Media (LSE:LBG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.31 is trading 75.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.30.
GuruFocus considers LBG Media to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:LBG:
Net Margin %: 2.46% (74% below median its 10-year median of 9.60)
GF Value™: £1.30 vs. price of £0.31 (75.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 100.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#321 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:LBG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LBG Media PLC is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates as an online media publisher. The company produces and distributes digital content across a range of mediums including video, editorial, image, audio, and experience. It principally operates from its London and Manchester offices in the United Kingdom, with smaller operations in select geographies including Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
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