National CineMedia (FRA:XWM0) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Jun. 2026) — 57% Below Median

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FRA:XWM0 National CineMedia Inc FRA:XWM0
61 GF Score
Price €2.12
GF Value €3.75
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is National CineMedia Profitability Rank?

National CineMedia FRA:XWM0 -0.93% 61 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Jun. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:XWM0 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

National CineMedia has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

National CineMedia's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -21.92%. As of today, National CineMedia's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


National CineMedia Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:XWM0 vs ADV, NEXN, TSQ: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, National CineMedia'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.


National CineMedia Profitability Rank vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, National CineMedia's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National CineMedia's Profitability Rank falls into.


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National CineMedia 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.

National CineMedia has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

National CineMedia'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 )
=-11.11 / 50.691
=-21.92 %

* 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

National CineMedia 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 3 mean?
National CineMedia (FRA:XWM0) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on National CineMedia and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, National CineMedia's Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is National CineMedia's Profitability Rank too high?
National CineMedia's current Profitability Rank of 3 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, National CineMedia has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National CineMedia's Profitability Rank compare to ADV and NEXN?
National CineMedia's Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, National CineMedia's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 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 National CineMedia and its competitors. National CineMedia's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National CineMedia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National CineMedia (FRA:XWM0) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.75, compared to a current price of €2.12 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. National CineMedia's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 National CineMedia (FRA:XWM0), the current Profitability Rank is 3 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 National CineMedia (FRA:XWM0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National CineMedia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.12 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.75. GuruFocus considers National CineMedia to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:XWM0:

  • Profitability Rank: 3 (57% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €3.75 vs. price of €2.12 (43.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:XWM0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


National CineMedia Business Description

Other Exchanges NCMI:USA
Address 6300 South Syracuse Way, Suite 300, Centennial, CO, USA, 80111
National CineMedia Inc is a cinema advertising platform in the U.S. It derives revenue from the sale of advertising to national, regional and local businesses through The Noovie Show and the CineLife Show, the cinema advertising and entertainment show seen on movie screens across the U.S., on LEN, a series of strategically-placed screens located in movie theater lobbies, as well as other forms of advertising and promotions in theater lobbies.
61GF Score

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