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The historical rank and industry rank for Transaction Media Networks's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5258'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.55 Med: 0.54 Max: 8.59
Current: -0.46
TSE:5258's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 59.84% of 2829
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.53
vs TSE:5258: -0.46
Transaction Media Networks (TSE:5258) 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.
Transaction Media Networks Net Margin % Related Terms
Transaction Media Networks Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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:5258 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Transaction Media Networks'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.
Transaction Media Networks Net Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Transaction Media Networks's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Transaction Media Networks'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.
Transaction Media Networks (TSE:5258) has a Net Margin % of 1.92% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Transaction Media Networks and its competitors. This is 256% above median its historical median of 0.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Transaction Media Networks ranks #1693 out of 2829 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Transaction Media Networks' Net Margin % too high?
Transaction Media Networks' current Net Margin % of 1.92% is 256% above median its 10-year median of 0.54. The Software industry median Net Margin % is 2.53. Transaction Media Networks' value of 1.92% is 24.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transaction Media Networks ranks #1693 out of 2829 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Transaction Media Networks has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transaction Media Networks' Net Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Transaction Media Networks ranks #1693 out of 2829 companies for Net Margin %. This places Transaction Media Networks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.53. Transaction Media Networks' value of 1.92% is 24.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 2.53, Transaction Media Networks has consistently been below 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 Software company?
The median Net Margin % among Software companies is 2.53, based on 2,829 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. Transaction Media Networks's current Net Margin % of 1.92% is 24.1% below 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 Transaction Media Networks and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transaction Media Networks's current Net Margin % is 1.92%, which is 256% above median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transaction Media Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transaction Media Networks (TSE:5258) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円669.84, compared to a current price of 円438.00 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.92%, which is 256% above median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 24.1% below the Software industry median of 2.53. Transaction Media Networks' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 Transaction Media Networks (TSE:5258), the current Net Margin % is 1.92% 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 Transaction Media Networks (TSE:5258) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transaction Media Networks stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円438.00 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円669.84.
GuruFocus considers Transaction Media Networks to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5258:
Net Margin %: 1.92% (256% above median its 10-year median of 0.54)
GF Value™: 円669.84 vs. price of 円438.00 (34.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.1% below the Software median (#1693 of 2829)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5258 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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