Future PLC
LSE:FUTR

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Future PLC
LSE:FUTR
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Price: 473.8 GBX -2.03% Market Closed
Market Cap: £454.7m

Operating Margin

18.9%
Current
Declining
by 1.9%
vs 3-y average of 20.7%

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
18.9%
=
Operating Income
£139.4m
/
Revenue
£739.2m

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
18.9%
=
Operating Income
GBX139.4m
/
Revenue
£739.2m

Peer Comparison

Country Company Market Cap Operating
Margin
UK
Future PLC
LSE:FUTR
474m GBP
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US
News Corp
NASDAQ:NWSA
12.7B USD
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US
New York Times Co
NYSE:NYT
11.1B USD
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NO
Schibsted ASA
OSE:SCHA
78B NOK
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UK
Pearson PLC
LSE:PSON
5.8B GBP
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ZA
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Ltd
JSE:CAT
5B ZAR
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CN
China Literature Ltd
HKEX:772
35B HKD
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DE
Springer Nature AG & Co KgaA
XETRA:SPG
3.3B EUR
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CN
People.cn Co Ltd
SSE:603000
25.8B CNY
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CN
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Corp Ltd
SSE:601928
25.7B CNY
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CN
COL Digital Publishing Group Co Ltd
SZSE:300364
22.4B CNY
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Market Distribution

Higher than 97% of companies in United Kingdom
Percentile
97th
Based on 3 579 companies
97th percentile
18.9%
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%

Future PLC
Glance View

Market Cap
454.7m GBX
Industry
Media

Future PLC, a dynamic force in the publishing and media landscape, emerged from the bustling entrepreneurial spirit of Bath, England, in 1985. Originally founded to publish computer and technology magazines, Future has continuously evolved, expanding its reach across various domains like gaming, music, and lifestyle. Over the years, the company has made strategic acquisitions that broadened its portfolio, integrating brands like TechRadar, PC Gamer, and Popular Science. This diverse range of properties enables Future to tap into niche audiences with specific interests, crafting compelling content tailored to their readers' passions and preferences. The company capitalizes on digital transformation by embracing multi-platform distribution, which helps Future maintain a significant presence both online and in print, allowing them to engage millions of consumers globally. The financial engine behind Future PLC's success is its unique revenue model that fuses traditional advertising with innovative digital solutions. By leveraging cutting-edge data analytics and consumer insights, the company enhances its advertising offerings, providing targeted solutions to advertisers seeking direct engagement with niche audiences. Beyond advertising, Future has built a robust e-commerce platform that allows readers to purchase products directly through content-driven recommendations, creating a seamless browsing and shopping experience. This integration of content and commerce forms the backbone of Future's monetization strategy, ensuring diversified income streams in the ever-evolving media landscape. The company’s knack for anticipating media trends and adapting quickly enables it to remain relevant and financially sound in an industry that is perpetually in flux.

FUTR 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
18.9%
=
Operating Income
£139.4m
/
Revenue
£739.2m
What is Future PLC's current Operating Margin?

The current Operating Margin for Future PLC is 18.9%, which is below its 3-year median of 20.7%.

How has Operating Margin changed over time?

Over the last 3 years, Future PLC’s Operating Margin has decreased from 25% to 18.9%. During this period, it reached a low of 17.9% on Sep 30, 2024 and a high of 25% on Sep 30, 2022.

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