Acast ABACASF 49 Gross Margin % is 37.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 36.04. GuruFocus rates ACASF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Media - Diversified companies, Acast AB ranks better than 50.47% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Acast AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $25.9 Mil. Acast AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $69.2 Mil. Therefore, Acast AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acast AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ACASF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.83 Med: 36.04 Max: 39.32
Current: 39.22
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Acast AB was 39.32%. The lowest was 31.83%. And the median was 36.04%.
ACASF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.47% of 953
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.9
vs ACASF: 39.22
Acast AB had a gross margin of 37.37% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Acast AB was 1.30% per year.
Acast AB (OTCPK:ACASF) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Acast AB had a gross margin of 37.37% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Acast AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Acast AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acast AB's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
ACASF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Acast AB's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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.
Acast AB Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Acast AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acast AB's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Acast AB (ACASF) has a Gross Margin % of 37.37% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Acast AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.04. Over the past decade, Acast AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.83 to 39.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Acast AB ranks #472 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Acast AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Acast AB's current Gross Margin % of 37.37% is near median its 10-year median of 36.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.83 to a high of 39.32. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. Acast AB's value of 37.37% is 3.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acast AB ranks #472 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acast AB has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acast AB's Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Acast AB ranks #472 out of 953 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Acast AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. Acast AB's value of 37.37% is 3.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Acast AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.83 to 39.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.04 vs. the industry median of 38.90, Acast AB has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.90, based on 953 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acast AB's current Gross Margin % of 37.37% is 3.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Acast AB and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acast AB's current Gross Margin % is 37.37%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acast AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acast AB (ACASF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.18, compared to a current price of $4.20 — trading 92.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.37%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.04 and 3.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.90. Acast AB's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acast AB (ACASF), the current Gross Margin % is 37.37% as of Mar. 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 Acast AB (ACASF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acast AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.20 is trading 92.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.18.
GuruFocus considers Acast AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACASF:
Gross Margin %: 37.37% (near median its 10-year median of 36.04)
GF Value™: $2.18 vs. price of $4.20 (92.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.9% below the Media - Diversified median (#472 of 953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACASF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acast AB is the curated, fully integrated, podcast marketplace in the world. The company offers podcast hosting, growth, and then monetization through both a creative and curated advertising marketplace, as well as membership features to connect podcasters with paying fans. The group has three operating segments- Europe, North America and others. Majority of revenue is generated from Europe segment.
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