Universal Music Group N.V.
UMG
Rank in Stocks
#707
Universal Music Group N.V. stands as a leading global music entertainment... Universal Music Group N.V. stands as a leading global music entertainment corporation, organized into three primary business divisions: Recorded Music, Music Publishing, and Merchandising & Other. The Recorded Music division is dedicated to discovering and cultivating recording artists, then marketing and distributing their musical works across a multitude of formats and digital platforms. This segment also engages in activities such as live event production, securing sponsorships, and contributing to film and television ventures. Through its Music Publishing arm, the company actively identifies and nurtures songwriters. It also holds and manages the intellectual property rights for musical compositions, which are licensed for use in commercial recordings, public performances, cinematic works, and advertising campaigns, among other applications. The Merchandising & Other segment focuses on manufacturing and retailing artist-branded and other proprietary products. These goods are sold through diverse channels, including fashion retail outlets, concert tours, and online stores. Additionally, this division offers comprehensive brand rights management services. UMG's extensive portfolio encompasses approximately 3 million recorded tracks and 4 million musical compositions under its ownership or administration. The company also represents around 250 artists and brands and operates roughly 50 labels that span a wide spectrum of musical genres. Founded in 2020, Universal Music Group N.V. is headquartered in Hilversum, the Netherlands.
Share Price
$19.05
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$34.53B
Change (1 day)
2.98%
Change (1 year)
-30.78%
Country
NL
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Category
Communication Services
Operating Margin for Universal Music Group N.V. (UMG)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 15.98%
According to Universal Music Group N.V. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 15.98%. At the end of 2023 the company had an Operating Margin of 12.77%.
Operating Margin history for Universal Music Group N.V. from 2017 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 15.98% | 6.53% |
| 2024 | 15.00% | 17.46% |
| 2023 | 12.77% | -17.45% |
| 2022 | 15.47% | -5.61% |
| 2021 | 16.39% | -2.85% |
| 2020 | 16.87% | 13.07% |
| 2019 | 14.92% | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 14.88% | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.68% | -98.14% |
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| 16.00% | -99.00% |
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| 5.73% | -99.64% |
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| 3.44% | -99.78% |
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| 0.00% | - |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.