Zinc Media GroupLSE:ZIN 38 Operating Margin % is 3.27% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:ZIN with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Media - Diversified companies, Zinc Media Group ranks worse than 55.89% on this metric.
Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) 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.
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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.
Zinc Media Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Zinc Media Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zinc Media 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.
LSE:ZIN vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Zinc Media 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.
Zinc Media Group Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Zinc Media Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zinc Media Group'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.
Zinc Media Group'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.
Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) has a Operating Margin % of 3.27% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Zinc Media Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #565 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 55.9%.
Is Zinc Media Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Zinc Media Group's current Operating Margin % is 3.27%. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.42. Zinc Media Group's value of 3.27% is 35.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #565 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zinc Media Group has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zinc Media Group's Operating Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #565 out of 1011 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Zinc Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.42. Zinc Media Group's value of 3.27% is 35.1% above this benchmark. 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 2.42, based on 1,011 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. Zinc Media Group's current Operating Margin % of 3.27% is 35.1% 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 Zinc Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zinc Media Group's current Operating Margin % is 3.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zinc Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.86, compared to a current price of £0.61 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.27% and 35.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.42. Zinc Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN), the current Operating Margin % is 3.27% 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.
Is Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zinc Media Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.61 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.86.
GuruFocus considers Zinc Media Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ZIN:
Operating Margin %: 3.27%
GF Value™: £0.86 vs. price of £0.61 (29.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#565 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ZIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zinc Media Group PLC is a multimedia producer of TV programming with publishing and communications content. The segments of the company include Television and Content Production. The activities undertaken by TV segment include the production of television content. The Content Production segment includes brand and corporate film production, radio and podcast production, and publishing. The majority of its revenue is earned from TV production. The Group comprises several businesses that operate in two areas: television production (Tern, Brook Lapping, Red Sauce, Electric Violet, and others) and content production for brands and businesses (The Edge and the Zinc Communicate businesses in Brand Entertainment, Audio, Corporate Film and Publishing).
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