AMC Global MediaFRA:9AC 69 Operating Margin % is 6.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 21.38. GuruFocus rates FRA:9AC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.31. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, AMC Global Media ranks better than 74.19% on this metric.
AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) 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.
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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.
AMC Global Media Operating Margin % Related Terms
AMC Global Media Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AMC Global Media'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:9AC vs STRZ, PLAY, ANGX: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, AMC Global Media'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.
AMC Global Media Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, AMC Global Media's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AMC Global Media'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.
AMC Global Media'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.
AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) has a Operating Margin % of 6.57% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on AMC Global Media and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 21.38. Over the past decade, AMC Global Media's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.76 to 27.39. According to the industry distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #264 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is AMC Global Media's Operating Margin % too high?
AMC Global Media's current Operating Margin % of 6.57% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 21.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.76 to a high of 27.39. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. AMC Global Media's value of 6.57% is 161.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #264 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AMC Global Media has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMC Global Media's Operating Margin % compare to STRZ and PLAY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #264 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts AMC Global Media in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. AMC Global Media's value of 6.57% is 161.8% above this benchmark. Historically, AMC Global Media's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.76 to 27.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.38 vs. the industry median of 2.51, AMC Global Media 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. AMC Global Media's current Operating Margin % of 6.57% is 161.8% 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 AMC Global Media 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. AMC Global Media's current Operating Margin % is 6.57%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 21.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMC Global Media stock overvalued right now?
AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) has a current Operating Margin % of 6.57%. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.31, compared to a current price of €8.55 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.57%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 21.38 and 161.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. AMC Global Media's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC), the current Operating Margin % is 6.57% 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 AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.55 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.31.
Key valuation signals for FRA:9AC:
Operating Margin %: 6.57% (69% below median its 10-year median of 21.38)
GF Value™: €7.31 vs. price of €8.55 (17% above fair value)
Industry Position: 161.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#264 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9AC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AMC Global Media owns several linear TV networks, including AMC, WE tv, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV. AMC, its most widely distributed network,reached 55 million pay TV households in the US at the end of 2025. The firm also had nearly 10.5 million US streaming subscribers, with AMC+ as the flagship streaming platform. With both its linear networks and streaming offerings, the firm caters to specific niche audiences. Over the last 15 years, AMC has shifted its focus to original scripted programming from classic movies. It creates content through AMC Studios and also generates revenue from licensing content. Following an international divestiture at the end of 2023, domestic operations make up nearly 90% of total revenue.
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