ACCESS NewswireACCS -0.75%54 Gross Margin % is 74.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 74.33. GuruFocus rates ACCS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.70 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Media - Diversified companies, ACCESS Newswire ranks better than 84.99% on this metric.
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
ACCESS Newswire had a gross margin of 74.17% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
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.
ACCESS Newswire Gross Margin % Related Terms
ACCESS Newswire Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACCESS Newswire'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.
ACCS vs HAFG, WIMI, TULP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, ACCESS Newswire'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.
ACCESS Newswire Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ACCESS Newswire's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACCESS Newswire'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.
ACCESS Newswire (ACCS) has a Gross Margin % of 74.17% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ACCESS Newswire and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 74.33. Over the past decade, ACCESS Newswire's Gross Margin % has ranged from 68.82 to 77.13. According to the industry distribution chart, ACCESS Newswire ranks #143 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is ACCESS Newswire's Gross Margin % too high?
ACCESS Newswire's current Gross Margin % of 74.17% is near median its 10-year median of 74.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.82 to a high of 77.13. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. ACCESS Newswire's value of 74.17% is 90.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACCESS Newswire ranks #143 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ACCESS Newswire has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACCESS Newswire's Gross Margin % compare to HAFG and WIMI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ACCESS Newswire ranks #143 out of 953 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ACCESS Newswire in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. ACCESS Newswire's value of 74.17% is 90.7% above this benchmark. Historically, ACCESS Newswire's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 68.82 to 77.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.33 vs. the industry median of 38.90, ACCESS Newswire has consistently been above 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. ACCESS Newswire's current Gross Margin % of 74.17% is 90.7% above 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 ACCESS Newswire 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. ACCESS Newswire's current Gross Margin % is 74.17%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 74.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACCESS Newswire stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCESS Newswire (ACCS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.70, compared to a current price of $6.65 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 74.17%, which is near median its 10-year median of 74.33 and 90.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.90. ACCESS Newswire's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 ACCESS Newswire (ACCS), the current Gross Margin % is 74.17% 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 ACCESS Newswire (ACCS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCESS Newswire stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.65 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.70.
GuruFocus considers ACCESS Newswire to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ACCS:
Gross Margin %: 74.17% (near median its 10-year median of 74.33)
GF Value™: $10.70 vs. price of $6.65 (37.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#143 of 953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACCS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACCESS Newswire Inc is a Public Relations (PR) and Investor Relations (IR) solutions provider. The group focuses on innovation, customer service, and value-driven offerings, ACCESS Newswire empowers brands.
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