Saudi Research And Media GroupSAU:4210 -2.83%68 Operating Margin % is 3.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 12.54. GuruFocus rates SAU:4210 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼158.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,016 Media - Diversified companies, Saudi Research And Media Group ranks worse than 76.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Research And Media Group's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4210'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.09 Med: 12.54 Max: 20.78
Current: -12.09
SAU:4210's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 76.08% of 1016
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.47
vs SAU:4210: -12.09
Saudi Research And Media Group has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210) 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 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.
Saudi Research And Media Group Operating Margin % Related Terms
Saudi Research And Media Group 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.
Saudi Research And Media Group Operating Margin % Chart
SAU:4210 vs NYT, WLY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Saudi Research And 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.
Saudi Research And Media Group Operating Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Saudi Research And Media Group's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Research And Media Group's Operating Margin % falls into.
Saudi Research And 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.
* 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.
Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210) has a Operating Margin % of 3.48% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Saudi Research And Media Group and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 12.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Research And Media Group ranks #773 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 76.1%.
Is Saudi Research And Media Group's Operating Margin % too high?
Saudi Research And Media Group's current Operating Margin % of 3.48% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 12.54. The Media - Diversified industry median Operating Margin % is 2.47. Saudi Research And Media Group's value of 3.48% is 40.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Research And Media Group ranks #773 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Research And Media Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Research And Media Group's Operating Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Saudi Research And Media Group ranks #773 out of 1016 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Saudi Research And Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.47. Saudi Research And Media Group's value of 3.48% is 40.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.54 vs. the industry median of 2.47, Saudi Research And Media Group 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 2.47, based on 1,016 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. Saudi Research And Media Group's current Operating Margin % of 3.48% is 40.9% 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 Saudi Research And Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Research And Media Group's current Operating Margin % is 3.48%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 12.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Research And Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼158.71, compared to a current price of ﷼72.00 — trading 54.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 3.48%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 12.54 and 40.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.47. Saudi Research And Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210), the current Operating Margin % is 3.48% 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 Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Research And Media Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼72.00 is trading 54.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼158.71.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Research And Media Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4210:
Operating Margin %: 3.48% (72% below median its 10-year median of 12.54)
GF Value™: ﷼158.71 vs. price of ﷼72.00 (54.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#773 of 1016)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4210 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Research And Media Group Business Description
Saudi Research And Media Group is an integrated publishing group based in Saudi Arabia, engaged in trading, media, advertising, promotions, distribution, printing and publishing, and public relations. It operates mainly in the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa. The company has four operating segments; Publishing, visual, and digital content segment, the Public relations and advertising segment, the Printing and packaging segment, and All other segments. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Publishing, visual, and digital content segment.
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