Diligent Media (NSE:DNAMEDIA) Operating Margin %: 8.51% (As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:DNAMEDIA Diligent Media Corp Ltd NSE:DNAMEDIA
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Price ₹2.77
GF Value ₹2.66
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Diligent Media Operating Margin %?

Diligent Media NSE:DNAMEDIA -1.77% 53 Operating Margin % is 8.51% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:DNAMEDIA with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Diligent Media ranks worse than 87.88% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Diligent Media's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1.38 Mil. Diligent Media's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹16.25 Mil. Therefore, Diligent Media's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.51%.

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

NSE:DNAMEDIA' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -118.18   Med: -30.97   Max: 90.3
Current: -42.4


NSE:DNAMEDIA's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
87.88% of 1023 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.51 vs NSE:DNAMEDIA: -42.40

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

Diligent Media's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1.38 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-27.59 Mil.


Diligent Media  (NSE:DNAMEDIA) 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).

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.


Diligent Media Operating Margin % Related Terms


Diligent Media Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Diligent 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.

Diligent Media Operating Margin % Chart

Diligent Media Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -118.18 -94.56 -85.86 7.75 -42.39

Diligent Media Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 46.66 -239.24 -24.14 -26.02 8.51

NSE:DNAMEDIA vs NYT, WLY: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Diligent 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.


Diligent Media Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Diligent Media's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Diligent Media 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.

Diligent Media's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-27.594 / 65.088
=-42.39 %

Diligent Media's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1.382 / 16.249
=8.51 %

* 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 8.51% mean?
Diligent Media (NSE:DNAMEDIA) has a Operating Margin % of 8.51% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Diligent Media and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Diligent Media ranks #899 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 87.9%.
Is Diligent Media's Operating Margin % too high?
Diligent Media's current Operating Margin % is 8.51%. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Diligent Media's value of 8.51% is 239% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diligent Media ranks #899 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Diligent Media has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diligent Media's Operating Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Diligent Media ranks #899 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Diligent Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Diligent Media's value of 8.51% is 239% 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 2.51, 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. Diligent Media's current Operating Margin % of 8.51% is 239% 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 Diligent 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. Diligent Media's current Operating Margin % is 8.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diligent Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diligent Media (NSE:DNAMEDIA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2.66, compared to a current price of ₹2.77 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.51% and 239% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. Diligent Media's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Diligent Media (NSE:DNAMEDIA), the current Operating Margin % is 8.51% 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 Diligent Media (NSE:DNAMEDIA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diligent Media stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹2.77 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2.66. GuruFocus considers Diligent Media to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:DNAMEDIA:

  • Operating Margin %: 8.51%
  • GF Value™: ₹2.66 vs. price of ₹2.77 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 239% above the Media - Diversified median (#899 of 1023)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DNAMEDIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Diligent Media Business Description

Other Exchanges 540789:India
Address FC 9 & 20, Sector 16A, 4th Floor, Filmcity, Noida, UP, IND, 201301
Diligent Media Corp Ltd is a media company. Its core business activities include printing, publication, and distribution of newspapers having editions at Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur and Ahmedabad. The firm owns English broadsheet daily named DNA. Its product portfolio includes DNA Money, DNA After Hrs, JBM just before Monday and DNA property.
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