LBG MediaLSE:LBG +2.28%74 Operating Margin % is 8.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 16.86. GuruFocus rates LSE:LBG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.30 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, LBG Media ranks better than 82.7% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. LBG Media's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £4.5 Mil. LBG Media's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £52.4 Mil. Therefore, LBG Media's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.69%.
Good Sign:
LBG Media PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for LBG Media's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:LBG'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.97 Med: 16.86 Max: 25.2
Current: 14.75
LSE:LBG's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 82.7% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs LSE:LBG: 14.75
LBG Media's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 7.20% per year.
LBG Media's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £4.5 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £14.8 Mil.
LBG Media (LSE:LBG) 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.
LBG Media Operating Margin % Related Terms
LBG Media Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LBG 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.
LSE:LBG vs NYT, WLY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, LBG 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.
LBG Media Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, LBG Media's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LBG 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.
LBG Media's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
LBG Media (LSE:LBG) has a Operating Margin % of 8.69% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on LBG Media and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 16.86. Over the past decade, LBG Media's Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.97 to 25.20. According to the industry distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #177 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is LBG Media's Operating Margin % too high?
LBG Media's current Operating Margin % of 8.69% is 48% below median its 10-year median of 16.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.97 to a high of 25.20. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. LBG Media's value of 8.69% is 246.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #177 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LBG Media has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LBG Media's Operating Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #177 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This places LBG Media in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. LBG Media's value of 8.69% is 246.2% above this benchmark. Historically, LBG Media's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 11.97 to 25.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.86 vs. the industry median of 2.51, LBG 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. LBG Media's current Operating Margin % of 8.69% is 246.2% 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 LBG 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. LBG Media's current Operating Margin % is 8.69%, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 16.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LBG Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media (LSE:LBG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.30, compared to a current price of £0.31 — trading 75.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.69%, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 16.86 and 246.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. LBG Media's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 LBG Media (LSE:LBG), the current Operating Margin % is 8.69% 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 LBG Media (LSE:LBG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.31 is trading 75.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.30.
GuruFocus considers LBG Media to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:LBG:
Operating Margin %: 8.69% (48% below median its 10-year median of 16.86)
GF Value™: £1.30 vs. price of £0.31 (75.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 246.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#177 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:LBG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LBG Media PLC is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates as an online media publisher. The company produces and distributes digital content across a range of mediums including video, editorial, image, audio, and experience. It principally operates from its London and Manchester offices in the United Kingdom, with smaller operations in select geographies including Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
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