Hindustan Media VenturesNSE:HMVL -2.10%61 Net Margin % is 12.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 12.13. GuruFocus rates NSE:HMVL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹93.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Media - Diversified companies, Hindustan Media Ventures ranks better than 69.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Media Ventures's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HMVL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.7 Med: 12.13 Max: 20.57
Current: 6.03
NSE:HMVL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 69.34% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs NSE:HMVL: 6.03
Hindustan Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL) 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.
Hindustan Media Ventures Net Margin % Related Terms
Hindustan Media Ventures Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Publishing subindustry, Hindustan Media Ventures'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.
Hindustan Media Ventures Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hindustan Media Ventures's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Media Ventures'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.
Hindustan Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL) has a Net Margin % of 12.75% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hindustan Media Ventures and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Media Ventures ranks #314 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Hindustan Media Ventures' Net Margin % too high?
Hindustan Media Ventures' current Net Margin % of 12.75% is near median its 10-year median of 12.13. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. Hindustan Media Ventures' value of 12.75% is 940.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Media Ventures ranks #314 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hindustan Media Ventures has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Media Ventures' Net Margin % compare to NYT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hindustan Media Ventures ranks #314 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Hindustan Media Ventures in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. Hindustan Media Ventures' value of 12.75% is 940.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.13 vs. the industry median of 1.23, Hindustan Media Ventures 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 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. Hindustan Media Ventures's current Net Margin % of 12.75% is 940.8% 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 Hindustan Media Ventures 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. Hindustan Media Ventures's current Net Margin % is 12.75%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Media Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹93.11, compared to a current price of ₹85.29 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 12.75%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.13 and 940.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.23. Hindustan Media Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Hindustan Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL), the current Net Margin % is 12.75% 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 Hindustan Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Media Ventures stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹85.29 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹93.11.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Media Ventures to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HMVL:
Net Margin %: 12.75% (near median its 10-year median of 12.13)
GF Value™: ₹93.11 vs. price of ₹85.29 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 940.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#314 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HMVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd is an Indian newspaper publishing company. It is engaged in the business of printing and publication of newspapers and periodicals. It publishes global, national and local news, covering politics, business, entertainment, sports and other topics of general interest. The company publishes Hindustan, a Hindi Daily, and Hindi magazines Nandan, Kadambini, and Hum Tum, among others. The group sells its products mostly within India.
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