IVE GroupASX:IGL +1.77%71 Gross Margin % is 50.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 48.03. GuruFocus rates ASX:IGL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Media - Diversified companies, IVE Group ranks better than 66.21% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. IVE Group's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$243.2 Mil. IVE Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$479.1 Mil. Therefore, IVE Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 50.77%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IVE Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:IGL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.08 Med: 48.03 Max: 52
Current: 50.59
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of IVE Group was 52.00%. The lowest was 45.08%. And the median was 48.03%.
ASX:IGL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 66.21% of 953
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.9
vs ASX:IGL: 50.59
IVE Group had a gross margin of 50.77% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for IVE Group was 0.30% per year.
IVE Group (ASX:IGL) 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
IVE Group had a gross margin of 50.77% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
IVE Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
IVE Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IVE Group'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.
ASX:IGL vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, IVE Group'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.
IVE Group Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, IVE Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IVE Group'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.
IVE Group (ASX:IGL) has a Gross Margin % of 50.77% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on IVE Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.03. Over the past decade, IVE Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.08 to 52.00. According to the industry distribution chart, IVE Group ranks #322 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is IVE Group's Gross Margin % too high?
IVE Group's current Gross Margin % of 50.77% is near median its 10-year median of 48.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.08 to a high of 52.00. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. IVE Group's value of 50.77% is 30.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IVE Group ranks #322 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IVE Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IVE Group's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, IVE Group ranks #322 out of 953 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts IVE Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. IVE Group's value of 50.77% is 30.5% above this benchmark. Historically, IVE Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.08 to 52.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.03 vs. the industry median of 38.90, IVE Group 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. IVE Group's current Gross Margin % of 50.77% is 30.5% 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 IVE Group 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. IVE Group's current Gross Margin % is 50.77%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IVE Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IVE Group (ASX:IGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.17, compared to a current price of A$2.88 — trading 32.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.77%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.03 and 30.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.90. IVE Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 IVE Group (ASX:IGL), the current Gross Margin % is 50.77% as of Dec. 2025. 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 IVE Group (ASX:IGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IVE Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.88 is trading 32.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.17.
GuruFocus considers IVE Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:IGL:
Gross Margin %: 50.77% (near median its 10-year median of 48.03)
GF Value™: A$2.17 vs. price of A$2.88 (32.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#322 of 953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:IGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IVE Group Ltd is a diversified print and marketing communications company. The principal activities of the company include conceptual and creative design across print, mobile and interactive media; catalogues, the printing of magazines, marketing, and corporate communications materials and stationery and multi-channel solutions. It serves sectors such as financial services, publishing, retail, communications, property, clubs and associations, not-for-profit, utilities, manufacturing, education and government.
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