Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. HT Media's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-136 Mil. HT Media's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,110 Mil. Therefore, HT Media's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for HT Media's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HTMEDIA'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.51 Med: -1.78 Max: 13.36
Current: -2.9
NSE:HTMEDIA's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 60.84% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs NSE:HTMEDIA: -2.90
HT Media (NSE:HTMEDIA) 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.
HT Media Net Margin % Related Terms
HT Media Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HT Media'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 Publishing subindustry, HT Media'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.
HT Media Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, HT Media's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HT Media'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.
HT Media (NSE:HTMEDIA) has a Net Margin % of -2.65% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on HT Media and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HT Media ranks #623 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is HT Media's Net Margin % too high?
HT Media's current Net Margin % is -2.65%. Based on the distribution chart, HT Media ranks #623 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HT Media has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HT Media's Net Margin % compare to NYT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, HT Media ranks #623 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This places HT Media 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 HT Media 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. HT Media's current Net Margin % is -2.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HT Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HT Media (NSE:HTMEDIA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹26.89, compared to a current price of ₹22.38 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -2.65%. HT Media's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 1 warning sign 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 HT Media (NSE:HTMEDIA), the current Net Margin % is -2.65% 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 HT Media (NSE:HTMEDIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HT Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹22.38 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹26.89.
GuruFocus considers HT Media to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HTMEDIA:
Net Margin %: -2.65%
GF Value™: ₹26.89 vs. price of ₹22.38 (16.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HTMEDIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HT Media Ltd is an Indian media company engaged in the printing and publishing of newspapers and periodicals. The company publishes Hindustan Times, an English daily, and Mint, a Business paper. It also engaged in the business of providing entertainment, radio broadcasts, and all other related activities through its Radio Stations operating under the brand names Fever 104, Fever, and Radio Nasha. The company's operating segment includes Printing and Publication of Newspapers and Periodicals, Radio Broadcasts and Entertainment, and Digital. It generates maximum revenue from the Printing and Publishing of Newspaper and Periodicals segment. Geographically, the company mainly caters to its domestic market.
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