African Media EntertainmentJSE:AME 80 Operating Margin % is 23.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 18.34. GuruFocus rates JSE:AME with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of R48.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, African Media Entertainment ranks better than 90.42% on this metric.
African Media Entertainment Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for African Media Entertainment's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:AME'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.07 Med: 18.34 Max: 30.44
Current: 19.05
JSE:AME's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 90.42% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs JSE:AME: 19.05
African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) 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.
African Media Entertainment Operating Margin % Related Terms
African Media Entertainment Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
African Media Entertainment Operating Margin % Chart
For the Broadcasting subindustry, African Media Entertainment'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.
African Media Entertainment Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, African Media Entertainment's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African Media Entertainment's Operating Margin % falls into.
African Media Entertainment Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
African Media Entertainment's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) has a Operating Margin % of 23.36% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on African Media Entertainment and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 18.34. Over the past decade, African Media Entertainment's Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.07 to 30.44. According to the industry distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #98 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is African Media Entertainment's Operating Margin % too high?
African Media Entertainment's current Operating Margin % of 23.36% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 18.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.07 to a high of 30.44. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. African Media Entertainment's value of 23.36% is 830.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #98 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, African Media Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Media Entertainment's Operating Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #98 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This places African Media Entertainment in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. African Media Entertainment's value of 23.36% is 830.7% above this benchmark. Historically, African Media Entertainment's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.07 to 30.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.34 vs. the industry median of 2.51, African Media Entertainment 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. African Media Entertainment's current Operating Margin % of 23.36% is 830.7% 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 African Media Entertainment 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. African Media Entertainment's current Operating Margin % is 23.36%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 18.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Media Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R48.43, compared to a current price of R51.00 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 23.36%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 18.34 and 830.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. African Media Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME), the current Operating Margin % is 23.36% 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 African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Media Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R51.00 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R48.43.
GuruFocus considers African Media Entertainment to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AME:
Operating Margin %: 23.36% (27% above median its 10-year median of 18.34)
GF Value™: R48.43 vs. price of R51.00 (5.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 830.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#98 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African Media Entertainment Ltd is involved in providing broadcasting services in South Africa. The company's operating segment includes Radio broadcasters; Media Services and Corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Radio broadcasters segment.
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