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AI EraAERA +15.00%36 Gross Margin % is 97.60% as of May. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 66.12. GuruFocus rates AERA with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 942 Media - Diversified companies, AI Era ranks better than 96.82% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. AI Era's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $1.47 Mil. AI Era's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $1.50 Mil. Therefore, AI Era's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 97.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AI Era's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AERA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1199.13 Med: 66.12 Max: 97.44
Current: 97.44
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of AI Era was 97.44%. The lowest was -1199.13%. And the median was 66.12%.
AERA's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 96.82% of 942
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs AERA: 97.44
AI Era had a gross margin of 97.60% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AI Era was 0.00% per year.
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
AI Era had a gross margin of 97.60% for the quarter that ended in May. 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.
AI Era Gross Margin % Related Terms
AI Era Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AI Era'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.
AERA vs VYRE, BRVO, CPOP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, AI Era'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.
AI Era Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, AI Era's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AI Era'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.
AI Era (AERA) has a Gross Margin % of 97.60% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AI Era and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 66.12. According to the industry distribution chart, AI Era ranks #30 out of 942 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is AI Era's Gross Margin % too high?
AI Era's current Gross Margin % of 97.60% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 66.12. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. AI Era's value of 97.60% is 150.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AI Era ranks #30 out of 942 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AI Era has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AI Era's Gross Margin % compare to VYRE and BRVO?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, AI Era ranks #30 out of 942 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AI Era in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. AI Era's value of 97.60% is 150.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 66.12 vs. the industry median of 38.99, AI Era 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 38.99, based on 942 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. AI Era's current Gross Margin % of 97.60% is 150.3% 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 AI Era and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AI Era's current Gross Margin % is 97.60%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 66.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AI Era stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AI Era (AERA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.64, compared to a current price of $0.46 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 97.60%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 66.12 and 150.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. AI Era's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 AI Era (AERA), the current Gross Margin % is 97.60% as of May. 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 AI Era (AERA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AI Era stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.46 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.64.
GuruFocus considers AI Era to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AERA:
Gross Margin %: 97.60% (48% above median its 10-year median of 66.12)
GF Value™: $0.64 vs. price of $0.46 (28.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 150.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#30 of 942)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AERA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AI Era Corp is an intellectual property (IP) and movie investment and licensing firm, focused on acquisitions and development of various intellectual property, including the acquisition and distribution of movies and TV shows. The company is also engaged in licensing its NFT MMM platform and providing technical service; running its physical movie theater in New York; and providing marketing and consulting services in the media industry. The company has two reportable segments: the Copyrights and License (IP) segment and the Cinema segment. The majority of revenue is derived from the IP segment.
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