Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) OCF Margin %: -7.70% (As of Dec. 2025)

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DAR:NMG Nation Media Group PLC DAR:NMG
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What is Nation Media Group OCF Margin %?

Nation Media Group DAR:NMG 100 OCF Margin % is -7.70% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates DAR:NMG with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of TZS279.29. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Media - Diversified companies, Nation Media Group ranks worse than 78.85% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Nation Media Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS-9,543 Mil. Nation Media Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS123,943 Mil. Therefore, Nation Media Group's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -7.70%.

As of today, Nation Media Group's current OCF Yield % is -20.88%.

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

DAR:NMG' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.15   Med: 6.05   Max: 19
Current: -7.7


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Nation Media Group was 19.00%. The lowest was -8.15%. And the median was 6.05%.

DAR:NMG's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
78.85% of 1007 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 5.8 vs DAR:NMG: -7.70


Nation Media Group OCF Margin % Related Terms


Nation Media Group OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nation Media Group'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.

Nation Media Group OCF Margin % Chart

Nation Media Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.00 -0.14 -4.81 -8.15 -7.70

Nation Media Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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 19.00 -0.14 -4.81 -8.15 -7.70

DAR:NMG vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Nation Media Group'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.


Nation Media Group OCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Nation Media Group's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Nation Media Group OCF Margin % Calculation

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

Nation Media Group's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-9542.936/123943.236
=-7.70 %

Nation Media Group's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-9542.936/123943.236
=-7.70 %

* 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 -7.70% mean?
Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) has a OCF Margin % of -7.70% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Nation Media Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #794 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is Nation Media Group's OCF Margin % too high?
Nation Media Group's current OCF Margin % is -7.70%. Based on the distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #794 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nation Media Group has a GF Score™ of 100/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nation Media Group's OCF Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #794 out of 1007 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Nation Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.80. 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 5.80, based on 1,007 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 Nation Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nation Media Group's current OCF Margin % is -7.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nation Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) has a current OCF Margin % of -7.70%. The stock's GF Value™ is TZS279.29, compared to a current price of TZS270.00 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -7.70%. Nation Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 3 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 Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG), the current OCF Margin % is -7.70% 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.

Is Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nation Media Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of TZS270.00 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of TZS279.29.

Key valuation signals for DAR:NMG:

  • OCF Margin %: -7.70%
  • GF Value™: TZS279.29 vs. price of TZS270.00 (3.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Nation Media Group Business Description

Other Exchanges NMG:Kenya
Address Kimathi Street, P. O Box 49010, Nation Centre, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Nation Media Group PLC is an independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media which attract and serve unparalleled audiences across East Africa. It is engaged in the publication, printing and distribution of newspapers, radio and television broadcasting and digital online products, in the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its segment include Newspapers and Digital incorporating sale of newspapers, advertisements published in the newspapers, advertisements in the digital platforms and subscriptions of e-paper, and Broadcasting incorporating advertisements and other content aired on television and radio. The majority of revenue is derived from Newspapers and Digital segment.
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