Yellow PagesYLWDF 79 Net Margin % is 8.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 16.22. GuruFocus rates YLWDF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Media - Diversified companies, Yellow Pages ranks better than 77.15% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Yellow Pages's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.0 Mil. Yellow Pages's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $34.1 Mil. Therefore, Yellow Pages's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yellow Pages's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
YLWDF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -81.66 Med: 16.22 Max: 27.37
Current: 8.84
YLWDF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 77.15% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs YLWDF: 8.84
Yellow Pages (OTCPK:YLWDF) 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.
Yellow Pages Net Margin % Related Terms
Yellow Pages Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yellow Pages'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, Yellow Pages'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.
Yellow Pages Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Yellow Pages's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yellow Pages'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.
Yellow Pages (YLWDF) has a Net Margin % of 8.71% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Yellow Pages and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 16.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Yellow Pages ranks #234 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is Yellow Pages' Net Margin % too high?
Yellow Pages' current Net Margin % of 8.71% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 16.22. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. Yellow Pages' value of 8.71% is 611% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yellow Pages ranks #234 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yellow Pages has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yellow Pages' Net Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Yellow Pages ranks #234 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This places Yellow Pages in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. Yellow Pages' value of 8.71% is 611% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.22 vs. the industry median of 1.23, Yellow Pages 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 1.23, based on 1,024 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. Yellow Pages's current Net Margin % of 8.71% is 611% 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 Yellow Pages and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yellow Pages's current Net Margin % is 8.71%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 16.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yellow Pages stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yellow Pages (YLWDF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.11, compared to a current price of $8.75 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.71%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 16.22 and 611% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.23. Yellow Pages' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Yellow Pages (YLWDF), the current Net Margin % is 8.71% 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 Yellow Pages (YLWDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yellow Pages stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.75 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.11.
GuruFocus considers Yellow Pages to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for YLWDF:
Net Margin %: 8.71% (46% below median its 10-year median of 16.22)
GF Value™: $7.11 vs. price of $8.75 (23% above fair value)
Industry Position: 611% above the Media - Diversified median (#234 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YLWDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yellow Pages Ltd is a media and marketing solutions company in Canada. It offers local and national businesses access to digital and print media and marketing solutions to reach consumers in all the provinces and territories of Canada.
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