Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — 20% Above Median

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What is Springer Nature AG KGaA Profitability Rank?

Springer Nature AG KGaA XTER:SPG +0.30% 44 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates XTER:SPG with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Springer Nature AG KGaA has the Profitability Rank of 6.

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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 21.33%. As of today, Springer Nature AG KGaA's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


Springer Nature AG KGaA Profitability Rank Related Terms


XTER:SPG vs NYT, WLY: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.


Springer Nature AG KGaA Profitability Rank vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Springer Nature AG KGaA's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Springer Nature AG KGaA's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Springer Nature AG KGaA 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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA has the Profitability Rank of 6.

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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA'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 )
=200.5 / 939.8
=21.33 %

* 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

Springer Nature AG KGaA 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:

Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA 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 6 mean?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Springer Nature AG KGaA's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 6.00.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's Profitability Rank too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Profitability Rank of 6 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's Profitability Rank compare to NYT and WLY?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, Springer Nature AG KGaA's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 6.00 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 20% 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a current Profitability Rank of 6. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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.

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