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Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Perion Network's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-8.7 Mil. Perion Network's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €78.2 Mil. Therefore, Perion Network's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -11.07%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perion Network's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:IW2'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.55 Med: 3.17 Max: 15.47
Current: -2.17
STU:IW2's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 57.43% of 552
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.465
vs STU:IW2: -2.17
Perion Network (STU:IW2) 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.
Perion Network Net Margin % Related Terms
Perion Network Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perion Network'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.
STU:IW2 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Perion Network'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.
Perion Network Net Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Perion Network's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perion Network'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.
Perion Network (STU:IW2) has a Net Margin % of -11.07% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Perion Network and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Perion Network ranks #317 out of 552 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Perion Network's Net Margin % too high?
Perion Network's current Net Margin % is -11.07%. Based on the distribution chart, Perion Network ranks #317 out of 552 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Perion Network has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perion Network's Net Margin % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Perion Network ranks #317 out of 552 companies for Net Margin %. This places Perion Network in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.47. 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 1.47, based on 552 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 Perion Network and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perion Network's current Net Margin % is -11.07%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perion Network stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perion Network (STU:IW2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.62, compared to a current price of €8.35 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -11.07%. Perion Network's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Perion Network (STU:IW2), the current Net Margin % is -11.07% 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 Perion Network (STU:IW2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perion Network stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.35 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.62.
GuruFocus considers Perion Network to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:IW2:
Net Margin %: -11.07%
GF Value™: €10.62 vs. price of €8.35 (21.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:IW2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perion Network Ltd is a technology company. It offers online advertising and search solutions to brands, agencies, and publishers through desktop, mobile, and social channels. It connects advertisers to consumers across digital advertising channels, including search advertising, social, display, video, digital audio, digital out of home (DOOH), and Connected TV (CTV) advertising. The company earns prime revenue from search advertising and display advertising services. It operates in the business segment of High Impact Advertising solutions. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from the United States and the rest from other regions.
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