STV GroupLSE:STVG -1.85%55 Net Margin % is -5.75% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:STVG with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Media - Diversified companies, STV Group ranks worse than 60.74% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. STV Group's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-5.0 Mil. STV Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £86.9 Mil. Therefore, STV Group's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -5.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for STV Group's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:STVG'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.83 Med: 8.55 Max: 13.43
Current: -2.83
LSE:STVG's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 60.74% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs LSE:STVG: -2.83
STV Group (LSE:STVG) 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.
STV Group Net Margin % Related Terms
STV Group Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for STV Group'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 Broadcasting subindustry, STV Group'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.
STV Group Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, STV Group's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STV Group'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.
STV Group (LSE:STVG) has a Net Margin % of -5.75% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on STV Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, STV Group ranks #622 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.
Is STV Group's Net Margin % too high?
STV Group's current Net Margin % is -5.75%. Based on the distribution chart, STV Group ranks #622 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, STV Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STV Group's Net Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, STV Group ranks #622 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This places STV Group in the lower half of its 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 STV Group 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. STV Group's current Net Margin % is -5.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STV Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STV Group (LSE:STVG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.21, compared to a current price of £0.96 — trading 56.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -5.75%. STV Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 8 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 STV Group (LSE:STVG), the current Net Margin % is -5.75% as of Dec. 2025. 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 STV Group (LSE:STVG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STV Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.96 is trading 56.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.21.
GuruFocus considers STV Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:STVG:
Net Margin %: -5.75%
GF Value™: £2.21 vs. price of £0.96 (56.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:STVG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
STV Group PLC is Scotland's digital media brand, providing consumers with quality content on air, online, and on demand. It is engaged in the production and broadcasting of television programs, the provision of internet services, and the sale of advertising airtime and space in these media. Its segments are Audience and Studios. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Audience segment. The group operates digital services in four cities in Scotland, which provide news, events, offers, pictures, and videos for consumers: STV Glasgow, STV Edinburgh, STV Aberdeen, and STV Dundee.
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