Motive Television (LSE:MTV) Net Margin %: -240.86% (As of Jun. 2015)


What is Motive Television Net Margin %?

Motive Television LSE:MTV Net Margin % is -240.86% as of Jun. 2015. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Motive Television's Net Income for the six months ended in Jun. 2015 was £-1.62 Mil. Motive Television's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2015 was £0.67 Mil. Therefore, Motive Television's net margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2015 was -240.86%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Motive Television's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:MTV' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -176.6   Med: -39.8   Max: -19
Current: -117.61

LSE:MTV's Net Margin % is not ranked
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 1.225 vs LSE:MTV: -117.61

Motive Television  (LSE:MTV) 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.

Motive Television Net Margin % Related Terms

Motive Television Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Motive Television'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.

Motive Television Net Margin % Chart

Motive Television Annual Data
Trend Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -176.59 -125.63 -117.60 -256.87 -1,096.33

Motive Television Semi-Annual Data
Jun06 Dec06 Jun07 Dec07 Jun08 Dec08 Jun09 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -209.25 -302.34 -267.99 -1,940.28 -240.86

Motive Television Net Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Motive Television'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.

Motive Television Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Motive Television's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Motive Television's Net Margin % falls into.


Motive Television Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Motive Television's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2014 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2014 )
=-12.531/1.143
=-1,096.33 %

Motive Television's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2015 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Jun. 2015 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2015 )
=-1.621/0.673
=-240.86 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of -240.86% mean?
Motive Television (LSE:MTV) has a Net Margin % of -240.86% as of Jun. 2015. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Motive Television and its competitors.
Is Motive Television's Net Margin % too high?
Motive Television's current Net Margin % is -240.86%.
How does Motive Television's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
Motive Television's Net Margin % of -240.86% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 1,024 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. 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 Motive Television 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. Motive Television's current Net Margin % is -240.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Motive Television stock overvalued right now?
Motive Television (LSE:MTV) has a current Net Margin % of -240.86%. The current Net Margin % is -240.86%. 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 Motive Television (LSE:MTV), the current Net Margin % is -240.86% as of Jun. 2015. 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.

Motive Television Business Description

Motive Television PLC was incorporated in the United Kingdom on December 22, 2004. The Company along with its subsidiaries is engaged in providing software and services to Television Broadcasters. The Company operates in two segments including; Digital Television Technology and Television Production (Content). The Company's solution offering include Content Express and TabletTV enabling TV providers to offer audiences more, giving them a competitive edge and delivering new revenues. The Content Express enables viewers to watch whatever they want, when they want, on any screen without having to build new networks. The Content Express software provides secure delivery and management of non-linear digital content across any type of broadcast network to any consumer-facing screen. It provides one-stop shop for digital terrestrial broadcasters, satellite, DTT, and cable pay television platforms, and Internet OTT content providers to offer new services including Video on Demand, Catch-up television, Tablet Television, Targeted Advertising for VOD, Mocast for 4G LTE, and Virtual channels and Video2Go. The Tablet TV designed to address the U.S. tablet and smartphone market, meeting the demand for watching long-form video on devices.