LION (Lionsgate Studios) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 100% Above Median

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What is Lionsgate Studios Profitability Rank?

Lionsgate Studios LION -0.45% 26 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates LION with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Lionsgate Studios has the Profitability Rank of 4.

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.

Lionsgate Studios's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.20%. As of today, Lionsgate Studios's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Lionsgate Studios Profitability Rank Related Terms


LION vs VSNT, MANU, CNK: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Lionsgate Studios'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.


Lionsgate Studios Profitability Rank vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Lionsgate Studios's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Lionsgate Studios 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.

Lionsgate Studios has the Profitability Rank of 4.

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.

Lionsgate Studios's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=128.7 / 906.5
=14.20 %

* 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

Lionsgate Studios has an F-score of 5 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.

Warning Sign:

Lionsgate Studios Corp operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.5%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 4 mean?
Lionsgate Studios (LION) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Lionsgate Studios and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Lionsgate Studios' Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 4.00.
Is Lionsgate Studios' Profitability Rank too high?
Lionsgate Studios' current Profitability Rank of 4 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Lionsgate Studios has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lionsgate Studios' Profitability Rank compare to VSNT and MANU?
Lionsgate Studios' Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, Lionsgate Studios' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 4.00 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 Lionsgate Studios and its competitors. Lionsgate Studios's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lionsgate Studios stock overvalued right now?
Lionsgate Studios (LION) has a current Profitability Rank of 4. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Lionsgate Studios' overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 8 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 Lionsgate Studios (LION), the current Profitability Rank is 4 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.

Lionsgate Studios Business Description

Address 250 Howe Street, 20th Floor, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 3R8
Lionsgate Studios Corp is a motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium subscription platform to bring a varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The group has two reportable business segments: the Motion Picture and Television Production reportable segments. Motion Picture consists of the development and production of feature films, the acquisition of North American and world-wide distribution rights. Television Production consists of the development, production, and world-wide distribution of television productions, including television series, television movies and mini-series, and non-fiction programming.
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