People (MEX:PPLI) Net Margin %: -17.00% (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:PPLI People Inc MEX:PPLI
63 GF Score
Price MXN685.68
GF Value MXN542.84
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What is People Net Margin %?

People MEX:PPLI 63 Net Margin % is -17.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:PPLI with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN542.84. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 553 Interactive Media companies, People ranks better than 50.45% on this metric.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. People's Net Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-1,296 Mil. People's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN7,626 Mil. Therefore, People's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -17.00%.

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

MEX:PPLI' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.35   Med: 9.11   Max: 16.15
Current: 1.82


MEX:PPLI's Net Margin % is ranked better than
50.45% of 553 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs MEX:PPLI: 1.82

People  (MEX:PPLI) 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.


People Net Margin % Related Terms


People Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for People'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.

People Net Margin % Chart

People Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 16.15 -22.35 9.11 -20.59 -4.35

People Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -45.01 36.03 -3.71 -11.89 -17.00

MEX:PPLI vs JOYY, STUB, DJT: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, People'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.


People Net Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, People's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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People 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.

People's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1873.061/43091.043
=-4.35 %

People's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1296.227/7625.903
=-17.00 %

* 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 -17.00% mean?
People (MEX:PPLI) has a Net Margin % of -17.00% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on People and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, People ranks #274 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is People's Net Margin % too high?
People's current Net Margin % is -17.00%. Based on the distribution chart, People ranks #274 out of 553 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, People has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does People's Net Margin % compare to JOYY and STUB?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, People ranks #274 out of 553 companies for Net Margin %. This puts People in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.65. 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Net Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 1.65, based on 553 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 People and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. People's current Net Margin % is -17.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is People stock overvalued right now?
People (MEX:PPLI) has a current Net Margin % of -17.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN542.84, compared to a current price of MXN685.68 — trading 26.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -17.00%. People's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 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 People (MEX:PPLI), the current Net Margin % is -17.00% 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 People (MEX:PPLI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, People stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN685.68 is trading 26.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN542.84.

Key valuation signals for MEX:PPLI:

  • Net Margin %: -17.00%
  • GF Value™: MXN542.84 vs. price of MXN685.68 (26.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:PPLI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


People Business Description

Address 555 West 18th Street, New York, NY, USA, 10011
People Inc is a media and publishing business that operates a portfolio of brands, including PEOPLE, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, InStyle, Better Homes & Gardens, and Southern Living. The company also holds a minority equity stake in MGM Resorts International.
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