Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Dec. 2025) — 40% Above Median

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ASX:NEC Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Ltd ASX:NEC
63 GF Score
Price A$0.98
GF Value A$1.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Profitability Rank?

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings ASX:NEC -1.52% 63 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Dec. 2025, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:NEC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.40%. As of today, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Profitability Rank Related Terms


ASX:NEC vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Profitability Rank vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=67.389 / 1053.165
=6.40 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00.
Is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' current Profitability Rank of 7 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to NFLX and DIS?
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings and its competitors. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.35, compared to a current price of A$0.98 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC), the current Profitability Rank is 7 as of Dec. 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.

Is Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings (ASX:NEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.98 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.35. GuruFocus considers Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:NEC:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: A$1.35 vs. price of A$0.98 (27.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges NNMTF:USA
Address 1 Denison Street, Level 9, North Sydney, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2060
Nine Entertainment is the largest media conglomerate in Australia. It operates Nine Network, a free-to-air TV network across five capital cities, as well as in a number of regional areas. It owns 9Now, a leading broadcast video on demand, or BVOD, business. Its publishing unit is the second-largest newspaper group in Australia with key mastheads such as Australian Financial Review, Sydney Morning Herald, and The Age. Nine also operates a leading domestic-owned subscription video on demand, or SVOD, business in Australia called Stan, and a talk-based radio network. In March 2026, Nine completed the purchase of outdoor advertising entity QMS Media for AUD 850 million.
63GF Score

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