Picturepost StudiosNSE:PPSL -4.88%20 Operating Margin % is 18.32% as of Mar. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 18.25. GuruFocus rates NSE:PPSL with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Media - Diversified companies, Picturepost Studios ranks better than 89.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Picturepost Studios's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PPSL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.67 Med: 18.25 Max: 74.79
Current: 18.72
NSE:PPSL's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 89.93% of 1023
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.51
vs NSE:PPSL: 18.72
Picturepost Studios's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
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.
Picturepost Studios Operating Margin % Related Terms
Picturepost Studios Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Picturepost Studios'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.
Picturepost Studios Operating Margin % Chart
Picturepost Studios Annual Data
Trend
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Operating Margin %
74.79
8.67
17.77
18.72
Picturepost Studios Semi-Annual Data
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Sep24
Mar25
Operating Margin %
0.00
0.00
0.00
19.17
18.32
NSE:PPSL vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Picturepost Studios'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.
Picturepost Studios Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Picturepost Studios's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Picturepost Studios'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.
Picturepost Studios's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Picturepost Studios (NSE:PPSL) has a Operating Margin % of 18.32% as of Mar. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Picturepost Studios and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.25. Over the past decade, Picturepost Studios' Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.67 to 74.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Picturepost Studios ranks #103 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Picturepost Studios' Operating Margin % too high?
Picturepost Studios' current Operating Margin % of 18.32% is near median its 10-year median of 18.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.67 to a high of 74.79. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Picturepost Studios' value of 18.32% is 629.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Picturepost Studios ranks #103 out of 1023 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Picturepost Studios has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Picturepost Studios' Operating Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Picturepost Studios ranks #103 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Picturepost Studios in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.51. Picturepost Studios' value of 18.32% is 629.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Picturepost Studios' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.67 to 74.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.25 vs. the industry median of 2.51, Picturepost Studios 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. Picturepost Studios's current Operating Margin % of 18.32% is 629.9% 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 Picturepost Studios 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. Picturepost Studios's current Operating Margin % is 18.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Picturepost Studios stock overvalued right now?
Picturepost Studios (NSE:PPSL) has a current Operating Margin % of 18.32%. The current Operating Margin % is 18.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.25 and 629.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.51. Picturepost Studios' overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Picturepost Studios (NSE:PPSL), the current Operating Margin % is 18.32% as of Mar. 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.
Picturepost Studios Ltd is a TPN-certified VFX and post-production company specializing in film editing, computer-generated imagery (CGI), visual effects (VFX), video conversion, grading, film, and Commercial mastering of channels and digital platforms. It offers a wide range of services to cater to the diverse needs of the entertainment industry. It is a visual effects company engaged in post-production services, including digital intermediates, visual effects, online editorials, and studio operations. The company works on films, web series, and advertisements, with services such as colour grading, motion design, visual effects, and online editing.
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