Metrodome Group (LSE:3369) Operating Margin %: -13.94% (As of Dec. 2012)


What is Metrodome Group Operating Margin %?

Metrodome Group LSE:3369 -9.09% Operating Margin % is -13.94% as of Dec. 2012. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Metrodome Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2012 was £-0.54 Mil. Metrodome Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2012 was £3.87 Mil. Therefore, Metrodome Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2012 was -13.94%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Metrodome Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:3369' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.6   Med: -6   Max: 8.8
Current: -47.6

LSE:3369's Operating Margin % is not ranked
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 2.51 vs LSE:3369: -47.60

Metrodome Group's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

Metrodome Group's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2012 was £-0.54 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2012 was £-0.72 Mil.

Warning Sign:

Metrodome Group PLC had operating loss over the past 0.75 years.

Metrodome Group  (LSE:3369) 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 Nokia’s 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).

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Metrodome Group Operating Margin % Related Terms

Metrodome Group Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metrodome Group'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.

Metrodome Group Operating Margin % Chart

Metrodome Group Annual Data
Trend Mar03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.58 2.20 -4.55 -47.62 -8.79

Metrodome Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar03 Sep03 Jun04 Dec04 Jun05 Dec05 Jun06 Dec06 Jun07 Dec07 Jun08 Dec08 Jun09 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.08 0.84 -63.74 -4.16 -13.94

Metrodome Group Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Metrodome Group'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.

Metrodome Group Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Metrodome Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metrodome Group's Operating Margin % falls into.


Metrodome Group 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.

Metrodome Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2012 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2012 )
=-0.72 / 8.195
=-8.79 %

Metrodome Group's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2012 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2012 )
=-0.54 / 3.873
=-13.94 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of -13.94% mean?
Metrodome Group (LSE:3369) has a Operating Margin % of -13.94% as of Dec. 2012. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Metrodome Group and its competitors.
Is Metrodome Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Metrodome Group's current Operating Margin % is -13.94%.
How does Metrodome Group's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
Metrodome Group's Operating Margin % of -13.94% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. 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. 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 Metrodome Group 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. Metrodome Group's current Operating Margin % is -13.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metrodome Group stock overvalued right now?
Metrodome Group (LSE:3369) has a current Operating Margin % of -13.94%. The current Operating Margin % is -13.94%. 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 Metrodome Group (LSE:3369), the current Operating Margin % is -13.94% as of Dec. 2012. 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.