DALN (DallasNews) OCF Margin %: -34.37% (As of Jun. 2025)


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What is DallasNews OCF Margin %?

DallasNews DALN 9 OCF Margin % is -34.37% as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates DALN with a GF Score™ of 9/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.56. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. DallasNews's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2025 was $-10.2 Mil. DallasNews's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2025 was $29.8 Mil. Therefore, DallasNews's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -34.37%.

As of today, DallasNews's current OCF Yield % is -19.91%.

The historical rank and industry rank for DallasNews's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

DALN' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.25   Med: -1.37   Max: 5.79
Current: -14.52

During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of DallasNews was 5.79%. The lowest was -9.25%. And the median was -1.37%.

DALN's OCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 5.94 vs DALN: -14.52

DallasNews OCF Margin % Related Terms

DallasNews OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DallasNews's OCF 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.

DallasNews OCF Margin % Chart

DallasNews Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.97 -3.73 -9.25 -0.84 -4.37

DallasNews Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.83 -2.11 -10.18 -12.15 -34.37

DALN vs LEE, EDUC, TNMG: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, DallasNews's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.

DallasNews OCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, DallasNews's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DallasNews's OCF Margin % falls into.


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DallasNews OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

DallasNews's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2024 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=-5.481/125.391
=-4.37 %

DallasNews's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Jun. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-10.232/29.766
=-34.37 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -34.37% mean?
DallasNews (DALN) has a OCF Margin % of -34.37% as of Jun. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on DallasNews and its competitors.
Is DallasNews' OCF Margin % too high?
DallasNews' current OCF Margin % is -34.37%. Overall, DallasNews has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DallasNews' OCF Margin % compare to LEE and EDUC?
DallasNews' OCF Margin % of -34.37% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.94. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median OCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 5.94, based on 1,017 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on DallasNews and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DallasNews's current OCF Margin % is -34.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DallasNews stock overvalued right now?
DallasNews (DALN) has a current OCF Margin % of -34.37%. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.56, compared to a current price of $16.51 — trading 363.8% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -34.37%. DallasNews' overall GF Score™ is 9/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DallasNews (DALN), the current OCF Margin % is -34.37% as of Jun. 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 DallasNews (DALN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DallasNews stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.51 is trading 363.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.56.

Key valuation signals for DALN:

  • OCF Margin %: -34.37%
  • GF Value™: $3.56 vs. price of $16.51 (363.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 9/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the DALN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

DallasNews Business Description

Address P. O. Box 224866, Dallas, TX, USA, 75222-4866
DallasNews Corp is a local news and information publishing company. It operates The Dallas Morning News (dallasnews.com), Texas' newspaper. These operations generate revenue from advertising sales within the company's newspaper and digital platforms, subscriptions and retail sales of its newspaper, and commercial printing and distribution services predominantly related to national newspapers. In addition to traditional print and digital advertising, the company has a full-service agency, Medium Giant, offering businesses comprehensive, strategic, and creative marketing solutions. The company's two reportable segments are TDMN and Agency. Maximum revenue is derived from the TDMN segment, which comprises its traditional print business. The firm's customer base is concentrated in North Texas.
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