Cyfrowy PolsatCYFWF 85 Operating Margin % is 12.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 16.90. GuruFocus rates CYFWF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.28. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Cyfrowy Polsat ranks better than 74.1% on this metric.
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Cyfrowy Polsat Operating Margin % Related Terms
Cyfrowy Polsat Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cyfrowy Polsat's Operating 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.
CYFWF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Cyfrowy Polsat's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Cyfrowy Polsat Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Cyfrowy Polsat's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cyfrowy Polsat's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Cyfrowy Polsat's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Cyfrowy Polsat (CYFWF) has a Operating Margin % of 12.18% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cyfrowy Polsat and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 16.90. Over the past decade, Cyfrowy Polsat's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.90 to 19.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Cyfrowy Polsat ranks #265 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is Cyfrowy Polsat's Operating Margin % too high?
Cyfrowy Polsat's current Operating Margin % of 12.18% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 16.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.90 to a high of 19.35. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Cyfrowy Polsat's value of 12.18% is 385.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cyfrowy Polsat ranks #265 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cyfrowy Polsat has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cyfrowy Polsat's Operating Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Cyfrowy Polsat ranks #265 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Cyfrowy Polsat in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Cyfrowy Polsat's value of 12.18% is 385.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cyfrowy Polsat's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.90 to 19.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.90 vs. the industry median of 2.51, Cyfrowy Polsat 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 Operating Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Operating Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.51, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cyfrowy Polsat's current Operating Margin % of 12.18% is 385.3% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cyfrowy Polsat and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cyfrowy Polsat's current Operating Margin % is 12.18%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 16.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cyfrowy Polsat stock overvalued right now?
Cyfrowy Polsat (CYFWF) has a current Operating Margin % of 12.18%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.28, compared to a current price of $2.64 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.18%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 16.90 and 385.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. Cyfrowy Polsat's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cyfrowy Polsat (CYFWF), the current Operating Margin % is 12.18% 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 Cyfrowy Polsat (CYFWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cyfrowy Polsat stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.64 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.28.
Key valuation signals for CYFWF:
Operating Margin %: 12.18% (28% below median its 10-year median of 16.90)
GF Value™: $2.28 vs. price of $2.64 (15.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 385.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#265 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CYFWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cyfrowy Polsat SA operates in Poland as a provider of a paid digital satellite platform under the name of Polsat Box and paid digital terrestrial television as well as the telecommunication services provider. The group operates in the following four segments that includes B2C and B2B services segment which relate to the provision of services to the general public, including digital television transmission signal, mobile services, internet access services, mobile TV services, online TV services, and set-top box production, Media segment consists mainly of production, acquisition, and broadcasting of information and entertainment programs, and TV series. Real Estate segment consists construction, sale, rental, and management of own or leased real estate and Green energy segment.
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