Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Feb. 2026) — 29% Above Median

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What is Bloomsbury Publishing Profitability Rank?

Bloomsbury Publishing LSE:BMY -1.29% 83 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Feb. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:BMY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Bloomsbury Publishing has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Bloomsbury Publishing's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 9.86%. As of today, Bloomsbury Publishing's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


Bloomsbury Publishing Profitability Rank Related Terms


LSE:BMY vs NYT, WLY: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Bloomsbury Publishing'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.


Bloomsbury Publishing Profitability Rank vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Bloomsbury Publishing's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Bloomsbury Publishing 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.

Bloomsbury Publishing has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Bloomsbury Publishing's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=16.4 / 166.4
=9.86 %

* 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

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Bloomsbury Publishing has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

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

Good Sign:

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Feb. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Bloomsbury Publishing and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Bloomsbury Publishing's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00.
Is Bloomsbury Publishing's Profitability Rank too high?
Bloomsbury Publishing's current Profitability Rank of 9 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Bloomsbury Publishing has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bloomsbury Publishing's Profitability Rank compare to NYT and WLY?
Bloomsbury Publishing's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, Bloomsbury Publishing's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00 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 Bloomsbury Publishing and its competitors. Bloomsbury Publishing's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 29% above 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 Bloomsbury Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.62, compared to a current price of £6.10 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Bloomsbury Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY), the current Profitability Rank is 9 as of Feb. 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £6.10 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.62. GuruFocus considers Bloomsbury Publishing to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:BMY:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (29% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: £5.62 vs. price of £6.10 (8.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Bloomsbury Publishing Business Description

Other Exchanges BMYl:UK5JZ:Germany
Address 50 Bedford Square, London, GBR, WC1B 3DP
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC is a publisher of books and other media for general readers, children, students, researchers, and professionals. It offers authors access to these multiple markets in multiple formats throughout the world in print, through e-books, digital downloads, and apps in schools, libraries, universities, and in terrestrial and internet bookshops. The company divisions are Consumer and Non-Consumer. Consumer division is split out into Children's Trade and Adult Trade; and Non-Consumer split between Academic and Professional, Education, Special Interest, and Content Services. It derives maximum revenue from the Consumer division segment. The company operates in the UK, North America, and other countries.
83GF Score

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