Grupo ClarinLSE:42KU 72 Operating Margin % is 8.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 4.51. GuruFocus rates LSE:42KU with a GF Score™ of 72/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Grupo Clarin ranks better than 84.46% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Grupo Clarin's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.19 Mil. Grupo Clarin's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $85.21 Mil. Therefore, Grupo Clarin's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.44%.
Good Sign:
Grupo Clarin SA operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grupo Clarin's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:42KU'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94 Med: 4.51 Max: 15.19
Current: 15.31
LSE:42KU's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 84.46% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs LSE:42KU: 15.31
Grupo Clarin's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
Grupo Clarin's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.19 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $63.47 Mil.
Warning Sign:
Grupo Clarin SA has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Grupo Clarin (LSE:42KU) 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.
Grupo Clarin Operating Margin % Related Terms
Grupo Clarin Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grupo Clarin'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.
LSE:42KU vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Grupo Clarin'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.
Grupo Clarin Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Grupo Clarin's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grupo Clarin'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.
Grupo Clarin'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.
Grupo Clarin (LSE:42KU) has a Operating Margin % of 8.44% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Grupo Clarin and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 4.51. Over the past decade, Grupo Clarin's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.94 to 15.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo Clarin ranks #159 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Grupo Clarin's Operating Margin % too high?
Grupo Clarin's current Operating Margin % of 8.44% is 87% above median its 10-year median of 4.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 15.19. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Grupo Clarin's value of 8.44% is 236.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo Clarin ranks #159 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Grupo Clarin has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo Clarin's Operating Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Grupo Clarin ranks #159 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Grupo Clarin in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Grupo Clarin's value of 8.44% is 236.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Grupo Clarin's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.94 to 15.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.51 vs. the industry median of 2.51, Grupo Clarin 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. Grupo Clarin's current Operating Margin % of 8.44% is 236.3% 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 Grupo Clarin 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. Grupo Clarin's current Operating Margin % is 8.44%, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 4.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo Clarin stock overvalued right now?
Grupo Clarin (LSE:42KU) has a current Operating Margin % of 8.44%. The current Operating Margin % is 8.44%, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 4.51 and 236.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. Grupo Clarin's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 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 Grupo Clarin (LSE:42KU), the current Operating Margin % is 8.44% 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.
Grupo Clarin SA is a holding company that operates in the Media industry in Argentina. Its operations include newspaper and other printing, publishing, and advertising activities, broadcast television, radio operations, television content production, online and new media services, and other media-related activities. Its business segments include Print and Digital Publications; Broadcasting and Programming; and Others.
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