Gyldendal ASAOSL:GYL 60 Net Margin % is 6.47% as of Dec. 2025, which is 219% above its 10-year median of 2.03. GuruFocus rates OSL:GYL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of kr499.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Media - Diversified companies, Gyldendal ASA ranks better than 55.96% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Gyldendal ASA's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr115 Mil. Gyldendal ASA's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was kr1,770 Mil. Therefore, Gyldendal ASA's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gyldendal ASA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:GYL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.43 Med: 2.03 Max: 3.85
Current: 2.79
OSL:GYL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 55.96% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs OSL:GYL: 2.79
Gyldendal ASA (OSL:GYL) 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.
Gyldendal ASA Net Margin % Related Terms
Gyldendal ASA Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gyldendal ASA'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, Gyldendal ASA'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.
Gyldendal ASA Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Gyldendal ASA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gyldendal ASA'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.
Gyldendal ASA (OSL:GYL) has a Net Margin % of 6.47% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Gyldendal ASA and its competitors. This is 219% above median its historical median of 2.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Gyldendal ASA ranks #451 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Gyldendal ASA's Net Margin % too high?
Gyldendal ASA's current Net Margin % of 6.47% is 219% above median its 10-year median of 2.03. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. Gyldendal ASA's value of 6.47% is 428.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gyldendal ASA ranks #451 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gyldendal ASA has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gyldendal ASA's Net Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Gyldendal ASA ranks #451 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Gyldendal ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. Gyldendal ASA's value of 6.47% is 428.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.03 vs. the industry median of 1.23, Gyldendal ASA 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. Gyldendal ASA's current Net Margin % of 6.47% is 428.2% 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 Gyldendal ASA 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. Gyldendal ASA's current Net Margin % is 6.47%, which is 219% above median its own 10-year median of 2.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gyldendal ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gyldendal ASA (OSL:GYL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr499.90, compared to a current price of kr420.00 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.47%, which is 219% above median its 10-year median of 2.03 and 428.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.23. Gyldendal ASA's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Gyldendal ASA (OSL:GYL), the current Net Margin % is 6.47% 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 Gyldendal ASA (OSL:GYL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gyldendal ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr420.00 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr499.90.
GuruFocus considers Gyldendal ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:GYL:
Net Margin %: 6.47% (219% above median its 10-year median of 2.03)
GF Value™: kr499.90 vs. price of kr420.00 (16% below fair value)
Industry Position: 428.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#451 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:GYL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gyldendal ASA operates a publishing house in Norway. It offers a range of fiction, general literature, subject books and teaching materials in paper as well as electronic form. Gyldendal operates its bookstore chain through ARK Bokhandel AS.
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