Schwabenverlag AGSTU:SBV 66 Net Margin % is 24.19% as of Dec. 2025, which is 24090% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates STU:SBV with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.88 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Media - Diversified companies, Schwabenverlag AG ranks worse than 55.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Schwabenverlag AG's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SBV'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.44 Med: 0.1 Max: 15.48
Current: 0.1
STU:SBV's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 55.18% of 1013
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.26
vs STU:SBV: 0.10
Schwabenverlag AG (STU:SBV) 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.
Schwabenverlag AG Net Margin % Related Terms
Schwabenverlag AG Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Schwabenverlag AG'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, Schwabenverlag AG'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.
Schwabenverlag AG Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Schwabenverlag AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schwabenverlag AG'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.
Schwabenverlag AG (STU:SBV) has a Net Margin % of 24.19% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Schwabenverlag AG and its competitors. This is 24090% above median its historical median of 0.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Schwabenverlag AG ranks #559 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is Schwabenverlag AG's Net Margin % too high?
Schwabenverlag AG's current Net Margin % of 24.19% is 24090% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.26. Schwabenverlag AG's value of 24.19% is 1819.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schwabenverlag AG ranks #559 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Schwabenverlag AG has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schwabenverlag AG's Net Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Schwabenverlag AG ranks #559 out of 1013 companies for Net Margin %. This places Schwabenverlag AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.26. Schwabenverlag AG's value of 24.19% is 1819.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Schwabenverlag AG 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 1.26, based on 1,013 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. Schwabenverlag AG's current Net Margin % of 24.19% is 1819.8% 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 Schwabenverlag AG and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schwabenverlag AG's current Net Margin % is 24.19%, which is 24090% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schwabenverlag AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwabenverlag AG (STU:SBV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.88, compared to a current price of €1.10 — trading 41.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 24.19%, which is 24090% above median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 1819.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.26. Schwabenverlag AG's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Schwabenverlag AG (STU:SBV), the current Net Margin % is 24.19% 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 Schwabenverlag AG (STU:SBV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwabenverlag AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.10 is trading 41.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.88.
GuruFocus considers Schwabenverlag AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:SBV:
Net Margin %: 24.19% (24090% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: €1.88 vs. price of €1.10 (41.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1819.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#559 of 1013)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SBV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Schwabenverlag AG is engaged in the printing and publishing of newspapers, magazines, books and calendars, such as the weekly papers 'Katholisches Sonntagsblatt' and ' L'Osservatore Romano'.
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