Hindustan Media VenturesNSE:HMVL -2.10%61 Operating Margin % is 28.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 502% above its 10-year median of 4.71. GuruFocus rates NSE:HMVL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹93.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Hindustan Media Ventures ranks better than 54.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Media Ventures's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HMVL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.74 Med: 4.71 Max: 20.6
Current: 3.52
NSE:HMVL's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 54.25% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs NSE:HMVL: 3.52
Hindustan Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL) 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.
Hindustan Media Ventures Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hindustan Media Ventures Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Hindustan Media Ventures'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.
Hindustan Media Ventures Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hindustan Media Ventures's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Media Ventures's Operating Margin % falls into.
Hindustan Media Ventures 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.
Hindustan Media Ventures's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Hindustan Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL) has a Operating Margin % of 28.37% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hindustan Media Ventures and its competitors. This is 502% above median its historical median of 4.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Media Ventures ranks #468 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is Hindustan Media Ventures' Operating Margin % too high?
Hindustan Media Ventures' current Operating Margin % of 28.37% is 502% above median its 10-year median of 4.71. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Hindustan Media Ventures' value of 28.37% is 1030.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Media Ventures ranks #468 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hindustan Media Ventures has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Media Ventures' Operating Margin % compare to NYT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hindustan Media Ventures ranks #468 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Hindustan Media Ventures in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Hindustan Media Ventures' value of 28.37% is 1030.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.71 vs. the industry median of 2.51, Hindustan Media Ventures 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. Hindustan Media Ventures's current Operating Margin % of 28.37% is 1030.3% 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 Hindustan Media Ventures 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. Hindustan Media Ventures's current Operating Margin % is 28.37%, which is 502% above median its own 10-year median of 4.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Media Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹93.11, compared to a current price of ₹85.29 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 28.37%, which is 502% above median its 10-year median of 4.71 and 1030.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. Hindustan Media Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Hindustan Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL), the current Operating Margin % is 28.37% 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 Hindustan Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Media Ventures stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹85.29 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹93.11.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Media Ventures to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HMVL:
Operating Margin %: 28.37% (502% above median its 10-year median of 4.71)
GF Value™: ₹93.11 vs. price of ₹85.29 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1030.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#468 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HMVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd is an Indian newspaper publishing company. It is engaged in the business of printing and publication of newspapers and periodicals. It publishes global, national and local news, covering politics, business, entertainment, sports and other topics of general interest. The company publishes Hindustan, a Hindi Daily, and Hindi magazines Nandan, Kadambini, and Hum Tum, among others. The group sells its products mostly within India.
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