Havas NVHVNVY 18 Operating Margin % is 13.89% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 11.39. GuruFocus rates HVNVY with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Havas NV ranks better than 78.3% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Havas NV's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $245 Mil. Havas NV's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,762 Mil. Therefore, Havas NV's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Havas NV's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HVNVY'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.42 Med: 11.39 Max: 12.05
Current: 12.05
HVNVY's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 78.3% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs HVNVY: 12.05
Havas NV's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Havas NV's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $245 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $409 Mil.
Havas NV (OTCPK:HVNVY) 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.
Havas NV Operating Margin % Related Terms
Havas NV Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Havas NV'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.
HVNVY vs APP, OMC, TTD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Havas NV'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.
Havas NV Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Havas NV's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Havas NV'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.
Havas NV'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.
Havas NV (HVNVY) has a Operating Margin % of 13.89% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Havas NV and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 11.39. Over the past decade, Havas NV's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.42 to 12.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Havas NV ranks #222 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Havas NV's Operating Margin % too high?
Havas NV's current Operating Margin % of 13.89% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 11.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.42 to a high of 12.05. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Havas NV's value of 13.89% is 453.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Havas NV ranks #222 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Havas NV has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Havas NV's Operating Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Havas NV ranks #222 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Havas NV in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Havas NV's value of 13.89% is 453.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Havas NV's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.42 to 12.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.39 vs. the industry median of 2.51, Havas NV 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. Havas NV's current Operating Margin % of 13.89% is 453.4% 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 Havas NV 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. Havas NV's current Operating Margin % is 13.89%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 11.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Havas NV stock overvalued right now?
Havas NV (HVNVY) has a current Operating Margin % of 13.89%. The current Operating Margin % is 13.89%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 11.39 and 453.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. Havas NV's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Havas NV (HVNVY), the current Operating Margin % is 13.89% 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.
Havas NV is a communications group providing integrated advertising, media, and healthcare-focused communication services. Its has three business lines: (i) Havas Creative, which delivers creative services, from advertising, brand strategy and business transformation to digital and social media solutions as well as public relations and events; (ii) Havas Media, which is dedicated to delivering comprehensive media experiences, through media planning and buying, fan engagement, retail media and e-commerce, as well as data analytics services to optimize client advertising investments; and (iii) Havas Health, which focuses on healthcare and wellness communications, providing specialized marketing services to pharmaceutical companies. The majority of revenue is derived from Havas Creative.
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