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Dolby LaboratoriesMEX:DLB 73 Net Margin % is 9.38% as of Jun. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 19.01. GuruFocus rates MEX:DLB with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,548.00. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, Dolby Laboratories ranks better than 89.36% on this metric.
Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB) 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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Dolby Laboratories Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dolby Laboratories'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.
MEX:DLB vs AZZ, UNF, AMTM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Dolby Laboratories'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.
Dolby Laboratories Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Dolby Laboratories's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dolby Laboratories'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.
Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB) has a Net Margin % of 9.38% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Dolby Laboratories and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 19.01. Over the past decade, Dolby Laboratories' Net Margin % has ranged from 3.96 to 24.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #114 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Dolby Laboratories' Net Margin % too high?
Dolby Laboratories' current Net Margin % of 9.38% is 51% below median its 10-year median of 19.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.96 to a high of 24.21. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.85. Dolby Laboratories' value of 9.38% is 143.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #114 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dolby Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dolby Laboratories' Net Margin % compare to AZZ and UNF?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #114 out of 1071 companies for Net Margin %. This places Dolby Laboratories in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.85. Dolby Laboratories' value of 9.38% is 143.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Dolby Laboratories' own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.96 to 24.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.01 vs. the industry median of 3.85, Dolby Laboratories 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 Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.85, based on 1,071 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. Dolby Laboratories's current Net Margin % of 9.38% is 143.6% 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 Dolby Laboratories and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dolby Laboratories's current Net Margin % is 9.38%, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 19.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dolby Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB) has a current Net Margin % of 9.38%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,548.00, compared to a current price of MXN933.45 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.38%, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 19.01 and 143.6% above the Business Services industry median of 3.85. Dolby Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB), the current Net Margin % is 9.38% as of Jun. 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 Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolby Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN933.45 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,548.00.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DLB:
Net Margin %: 9.38% (51% below median its 10-year median of 19.01)
GF Value™: MXN1,548.00 vs. price of MXN933.45 (39.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 143.6% above the Business Services median (#114 of 1071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:DLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dolby Laboratories Inc. develops technologies that enhance audio and video capture, transmission, and playback, enabling high-quality experiences across movies, TV, music, sports, and more. The company designs and manufactures audio, imaging, accessibility, and related hardware and software mainly for cinema, including digital cinema servers and media encryption and packaging tools. It generates the majority of its revenue by licensing its technology, brand, and patents to device manufacturers and by selling cinema hardware and services. It operates as a single reportable segment, with revenue derived mainly from licensing and, to a lesser extent, from premium cinema technologies, across the United States and international markets.
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