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USA Today CoFRA:2N2A -2.72%51 Operating Margin % is 7.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 4.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:2N2A with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Media - Diversified companies, USA Today Co ranks better than 63.87% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. USA Today Co's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €34 Mil. USA Today Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €474 Mil. Therefore, USA Today Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.14%.
Good Sign:
USA Today Co Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for USA Today Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2N2A'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 4.08 Max: 6.43
Current: 6.43
FRA:2N2A's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 63.87% of 1013
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.42
vs FRA:2N2A: 6.43
USA Today Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) Operating Margin % Explanation
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.
Be Aware
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.
USA Today Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
USA Today Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for USA Today Co'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.
FRA:2N2A vs SCHL, LEE, WLY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, USA Today Co'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.
USA Today Co Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, USA Today Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where USA Today Co'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.
USA Today Co'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.
USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) has a Operating Margin % of 7.14% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on USA Today Co and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 4.08. Over the past decade, USA Today Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.73 to 6.43. According to the industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #366 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is USA Today Co's Operating Margin % too high?
USA Today Co's current Operating Margin % of 7.14% is 75% above median its 10-year median of 4.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 6.43. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.42. USA Today Co's value of 7.14% is 195% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #366 out of 1013 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, USA Today Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does USA Today Co's Operating Margin % compare to SCHL and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, USA Today Co ranks #366 out of 1013 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts USA Today Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.42. USA Today Co's value of 7.14% is 195% above this benchmark. Historically, USA Today Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.73 to 6.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.08 vs. the industry median of 2.42, USA Today Co 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 2.42, based on 1,013 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. USA Today Co's current Operating Margin % of 7.14% is 195% 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 USA Today Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. USA Today Co's current Operating Margin % is 7.14%, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 4.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is USA Today Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.50, compared to a current price of €7.15 — trading 186% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.14%, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 4.08 and 195% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.42. USA Today Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 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 USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A), the current Operating Margin % is 7.14% 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 USA Today Co (FRA:2N2A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, USA Today Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.15 is trading 186% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.50.
GuruFocus considers USA Today Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2N2A:
Operating Margin %: 7.14% (75% above median its 10-year median of 4.08)
GF Value™: €2.50 vs. price of €7.15 (186% above fair value)
Industry Position: 195% above the Media - Diversified median (#366 of 1013)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2N2A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
USA Today Co Inc is a diversified media company with national and local reach, dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. It prioritizes a digital-first approach, focusing on audience growth and engagement while diversifying revenue streams. Through its trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including a network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. Its digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with digital marketing products and solutions.
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