Network Media GroupNETWF Operating Margin % is -57.60% as of Nov. 2025. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Network Media Group ranks worse than 75.86% on this metric.
Network Media Group (OTCPK:NETWF) 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.
Network Media Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Network Media Group Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Network 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.
NETWF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Network 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.
Network Media Group Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Network Media Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Network Media Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Network Media 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.
Network Media Group's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 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.
Network Media Group (NETWF) has a Operating Margin % of -57.60% as of Nov. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Network Media Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Network Media Group ranks #776 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Network Media Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Network Media Group's current Operating Margin % is -57.60%. Based on the distribution chart, Network Media Group ranks #776 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Network Media Group's Operating Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Network Media Group ranks #776 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Network Media Group in the lower half of its 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 Network Media 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. Network Media Group's current Operating Margin % is -57.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Network Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Network Media Group (NETWF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.09, compared to a current price of $0.03 — trading 64.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -57.60%. 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 Network Media Group (NETWF), the current Operating Margin % is -57.60% as of Nov. 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.
Network Media Group Inc operates in the entertainment industry. Along with its subsidiaries, the company develops, produces, and exploits film and television properties in addition to providing production services to third parties. The company's documentary stories are of inspiring cultural icons and their lasting legacy, along with cinematic, richly crafted stories featuring A-list talent across Music, Film, Comedy, Sports, Politics, and Business.
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