Ascential PLC
LSE:ASCL

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LSE:ASCL
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Price: 567 GBX Market Closed
Market Cap: £1.2B

Operating Margin

22.8%
Current
Improving
by 5.9%
vs 3-y average of 17%

Operating Margin shows how much profit a company makes from its regular business activities after covering operating costs. It helps measure how efficiently the company turns sales into profit.

Operating Margin
22.8%
=
Operating Income
£83.2m
/
Revenue
£364.2m

Operating Margin shows how much profit a company makes from its regular business activities after covering operating costs. It helps measure how efficiently the company turns sales into profit.

Operating Margin
22.8%
=
Operating Income
GBX83.2m
/
Revenue
£364.2m

Peer Comparison

Country Company Market Cap Operating
Margin
UK
Ascential PLC
LSE:ASCL
1.2B GBP
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FR
Publicis Groupe SA
PAR:PUB
21.1B EUR
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US
Omnicom Group Inc
NYSE:OMC
24.3B USD
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UK
Informa PLC
LSE:INF
11.5B GBP
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CN
Focus Media Information Technology Co Ltd
SZSE:002027
104.4B CNY
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CN
BlueFocus Intelligent Communications Group Co Ltd
SZSE:300058
82.8B CNY
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CN
Leo Group Co Ltd
SZSE:002131
64.8B CNY
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US
Interpublic Group of Companies Inc
NYSE:IPG
9.2B USD
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HK
QMMM Holdings Ltd
NASDAQ:QMMM
6.8B USD
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JP
Dentsu Group Inc
TSE:4324
776.8B JPY
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US
NIQ Global Intelligence PLC
NYSE:NIQ
5B USD
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Market Distribution

Higher than 98% of companies in United Kingdom
Percentile
98th
Based on 3 579 companies
98th percentile
22.8%
Low
-195 650% — 0%
Typical Range
0% — 0.2%
High
0.2% — 4 630.7%
Distribution Statistics
United Kingdom
Min -195 650%
30th Percentile 0%
Median 0.1%
70th Percentile 0.2%
Max 4 630.7%

Ascential PLC
Glance View

Market Cap
1.2B GBX
Industry
Media

In the heart of the ever-evolving business landscape, Ascential PLC emerges as a dynamic player, renowned for its expertise in providing specialized information, analytics, and e-commerce optimization services. Born from the ashes of EMAP, a publishing giant, Ascential has strategically transformed itself over the years, riding the wave of digitalization with precision. The company's strength lies in its ability to deliver vital, actionable insights to a diverse clientele, which ranges from retail giants to digital marketers. Through key segments like Product Design, Marketing, Sales, and Analytics & Measurement, Ascential supplies businesses with the tools they need to thrive in hyper-competitive markets. These segments host an array of services, from creative solutions to enhance product development to finely-tuned analytics that drive marketing strategies. What sets Ascential apart is its robust monetization strategy, rooted in both subscription-based models and client-specific services. Revenue flows in through paid subscriptions to its data-driven intelligence platforms, events, and digital insights which allow companies to navigate the complex corridors of global commerce. Its flagship events, such as the Cannes Lions festival, provide a high-profile platform for marketing leaders to exchange novel ideas—generating substantial ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities. Additionally, the company's focus on e-commerce optimization addresses the pressing need for online retailers to streamline their operations, thus ensuring a steady stream of income from companies striving to sharpen their digital edge. In essence, Ascential has carved a lucrative niche by amplifying the capabilities of other businesses, acting as a catalyst for growth in a digitized world.

ASCL Intrinsic Value
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What is Operating Margin?
Operating Margin shows how much profit a company makes from its regular business activities after covering operating costs. It helps measure how efficiently the company turns sales into profit.
How is Operating Margin calculated?

Operating Margin is calculated by dividing the Operating Income by the Revenue.

Operating Margin
22.8%
=
Operating Income
£83.2m
/
Revenue
£364.2m
What is Ascential PLC's current Operating Margin?

The current Operating Margin for Ascential PLC is 22.8%, which is above its 3-year median of 17%.

How has Operating Margin changed over time?

Over the last 3 years, Ascential PLC’s Operating Margin has increased from 1.1% to 22.8%. During this period, it reached a low of 1.1% on Jun 30, 2021 and a high of 22.8% on Jun 30, 2024.

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