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ITmediaTSE:2148 +0.68%75 Net Margin % is 16.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 17.65. GuruFocus rates TSE:2148 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,689.94 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,014 Media - Diversified companies, ITmedia ranks better than 88.07% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. ITmedia's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円402 Mil. ITmedia's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,401 Mil. Therefore, ITmedia's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.74%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ITmedia's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2148'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.68 Med: 17.65 Max: 22.56
Current: 14.34
TSE:2148's Net Margin % is ranked better than 88.07% of 1014
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.31
vs TSE:2148: 14.34
ITmedia (TSE:2148) 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.
ITmedia Net Margin % Related Terms
ITmedia Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ITmedia'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.
TSE:2148 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, ITmedia'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.
ITmedia Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ITmedia's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ITmedia'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.
ITmedia (TSE:2148) has a Net Margin % of 16.74% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on ITmedia and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.65. Over the past decade, ITmedia's Net Margin % has ranged from 10.68 to 22.56. According to the industry distribution chart, ITmedia ranks #121 out of 1014 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is ITmedia's Net Margin % too high?
ITmedia's current Net Margin % of 16.74% is near median its 10-year median of 17.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.68 to a high of 22.56. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.31. ITmedia's value of 16.74% is 1177.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ITmedia ranks #121 out of 1014 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ITmedia has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ITmedia's Net Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ITmedia ranks #121 out of 1014 companies for Net Margin %. This places ITmedia in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.31. ITmedia's value of 16.74% is 1177.9% above this benchmark. Historically, ITmedia's own Net Margin % has ranged from 10.68 to 22.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.65 vs. the industry median of 1.31, ITmedia 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 1.31, based on 1,014 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. ITmedia's current Net Margin % of 16.74% is 1177.9% 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 ITmedia and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ITmedia's current Net Margin % is 16.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ITmedia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITmedia (TSE:2148) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,689.94, compared to a current price of 円1,185.00 — trading 29.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 16.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.65 and 1177.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.31. ITmedia's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 ITmedia (TSE:2148), the current Net Margin % is 16.74% 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 ITmedia (TSE:2148) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITmedia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,185.00 is trading 29.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,689.94.
GuruFocus considers ITmedia to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2148:
Net Margin %: 16.74% (near median its 10-year median of 17.65)
GF Value™: 円1,689.94 vs. price of 円1,185.00 (29.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1177.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#121 of 1014)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2148 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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