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Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) 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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA Net Margin % Related Terms
Springer Nature AG KGaA 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Springer Nature AG KGaA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a Net Margin % of 22.62% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #88 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's Net Margin % too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Net Margin % is 22.62%. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.35. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 22.62% is 1575.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #88 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's Net Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #88 out of 1011 companies for Net Margin %. This places Springer Nature AG KGaA in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.35. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 22.62% is 1575.6% above this benchmark. 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 1.35, based on 1,011 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. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Net Margin % of 22.62% is 1575.6% 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Net Margin % is 22.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a current Net Margin % of 22.62%. The current Net Margin % is 22.62% and 1575.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.35. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 6 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG), the current Net Margin % is 22.62% 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.
Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA is a research, educational, and professional publisher providing content to communities through a range of platforms, products, and services. It offers journals, books, platforms, databases & and solutions. The company includes three Segments: Research, Education, and Health. The company operates in the Americas, APAC, Germany, and Other EMEA regions. The majority of revenue is generated from the research segment in America.
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