YTN Co (XKRX:040300) Operating Margin %: -2.51% (As of Jun. 2026)

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XKRX:040300 YTN Co Ltd XKRX:040300
54 GF Score
Price ₩2,000.00
GF Value ₩3,012.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is YTN Co Operating Margin %?

YTN Co XKRX:040300 +0.25% 54 Operating Margin % is -2.51% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKRX:040300 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩3,012.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 551 Interactive Media companies, YTN Co ranks worse than 67.88% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. YTN Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩-826 Mil. YTN Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩32,872 Mil. Therefore, YTN Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -2.51%.

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

XKRX:040300' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.34   Med: 0.82   Max: 3.49
Current: -6.54


XKRX:040300's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
67.88% of 551 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 2.87 vs XKRX:040300: -6.54

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

YTN Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩-826 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩-8,851 Mil.


YTN Co  (XKRX:040300) 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.


YTN Co Operating Margin % Related Terms


YTN Co Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for YTN Co'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.

YTN Co Operating Margin % Chart

YTN Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.32 3.49 -7.13 -20.34 -10.14

YTN Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -8.73 -6.35 2.45 -26.26 -2.51

XKRX:040300 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, YTN Co'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.


YTN Co Operating Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, YTN Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where YTN Co's Operating Margin % falls into.


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YTN Co 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.

YTN Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-13601.524 / 134193.073
=-10.14 %

YTN Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-825.867 / 32871.874
=-2.51 %

* 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 -2.51% mean?
YTN Co (XKRX:040300) has a Operating Margin % of -2.51% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on YTN Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, YTN Co ranks #374 out of 551 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is YTN Co's Operating Margin % too high?
YTN Co's current Operating Margin % is -2.51%. Based on the distribution chart, YTN Co ranks #374 out of 551 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, YTN Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YTN Co's Operating Margin % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, YTN Co ranks #374 out of 551 companies for Operating Margin %. This places YTN Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.87. 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Operating Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 2.87, based on 551 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 YTN Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YTN Co's current Operating Margin % is -2.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YTN Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTN Co (XKRX:040300) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩3,012.45, compared to a current price of ₩2,000.00 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -2.51%. YTN Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 YTN Co (XKRX:040300), the current Operating Margin % is -2.51% as of Jun. 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 YTN Co (XKRX:040300) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YTN Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩2,000.00 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩3,012.45. GuruFocus considers YTN Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:040300:

  • Operating Margin %: -2.51%
  • GF Value™: ₩3,012.45 vs. price of ₩2,000.00 (33.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:040300 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


YTN Co Business Description

Address 76 Sangamsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, KOR
YTN Co Ltd operates in the internet content and information industry in South Korea. The company's business consists of divisions, namely, broadcasting channel use, real estate rental, online business, and other businesses.
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