Porta Communications (LSE:PTCM) Net Margin %: -13.86% (As of Dec. 2018)

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What is Porta Communications Net Margin %?

Porta Communications LSE:PTCM Net Margin % is -13.86% as of Dec. 2018. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Porta Communications's Net Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2018 was £-2.40 Mil. Porta Communications's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2018 was £17.33 Mil. Therefore, Porta Communications's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was -13.86%.

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

LSE:PTCM' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -60.14   Med: -16.5   Max: -12.49
Current: -12.49

LSE:PTCM's Net Margin % is not ranked
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 1.35 vs LSE:PTCM: -12.49

Porta Communications  (LSE:PTCM) 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.

Porta Communications Net Margin % Related Terms

Porta Communications Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Porta Communications'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.

Porta Communications Net Margin % Chart

Porta Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -16.06 -12.78 -16.94 -13.50 -12.49

Porta Communications Semi-Annual Data
Jun09 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18
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 Premium Member Only -22.64 -9.83 -16.93 -11.22 -13.86

LSE:PTCM vs NWCN, ADMG: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Porta Communications'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.

Porta Communications Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Porta Communications's Net Margin % falls into.


Porta Communications 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.

Porta Communications's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2018 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2018 )
=-4.479/35.853
=-12.49 %

Porta Communications's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2018 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2018 )
=-2.401/17.328
=-13.86 %

* 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 -13.86% mean?
Porta Communications (LSE:PTCM) has a Net Margin % of -13.86% as of Dec. 2018. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Porta Communications and its competitors.
Is Porta Communications' Net Margin % too high?
Porta Communications' current Net Margin % is -13.86%.
How does Porta Communications' Net Margin % compare to NWCN and ADMG?
Porta Communications' Net Margin % of -13.86% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.35. 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 1.35, based on 1,011 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 Porta Communications and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Porta Communications's current Net Margin % is -13.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Porta Communications stock overvalued right now?
Porta Communications (LSE:PTCM) has a current Net Margin % of -13.86%. The current Net Margin % is -13.86%. 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 Porta Communications (LSE:PTCM), the current Net Margin % is -13.86% as of Dec. 2018. 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.

Porta Communications Business Description

Address 50 Basinghall Street, Sky Light City Tower, London, GBR, EC2V 5DE
Porta Communications PLC is communications, marketing, design, advertising and analytical service provider. The company engages its business through three segments: Corporate Communications, Marketing and Advertising, and Head Office. Its operating segments include Corporate Communications and Marketing and Advertising through which it offers public relations, public affairs, media buying, advertising, marketing and corporate branding services. Its Head Office segment offers group treasury, and finance and management services. The majority of the company revenues are generated through the Corporate Communications segment mainly from the Europe and Asia-Pacific region.