Sky Network TelevisionASX:SKT +1.89%73 Gross Margin % is 52.45% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 53.94. GuruFocus rates ASX:SKT with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Media - Diversified companies, Sky Network Television ranks better than 67.55% on this metric.
ASX:SKT's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.55% of 946
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.91
vs ASX:SKT: 52.13
Sky Network Television had a gross margin of 52.45% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sky Network Television was -3.10% per year.
Sky Network Television (ASX:SKT) 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
Sky Network Television had a gross margin of 52.45% 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.
Sky Network Television Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sky Network Television Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sky Network Television'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:SKT vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Sky Network Television'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.
Sky Network Television Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Sky Network Television's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sky Network Television'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.
Sky Network Television (ASX:SKT) has a Gross Margin % of 52.45% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sky Network Television and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.94. Over the past decade, Sky Network Television's Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.17 to 64.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Sky Network Television ranks #307 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Sky Network Television's Gross Margin % too high?
Sky Network Television's current Gross Margin % of 52.45% is near median its 10-year median of 53.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.17 to a high of 64.33. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Sky Network Television's value of 52.45% is 34.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sky Network Television ranks #307 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sky Network Television has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sky Network Television's Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Sky Network Television ranks #307 out of 946 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Sky Network Television in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Sky Network Television's value of 52.45% is 34.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sky Network Television's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.17 to 64.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.94 vs. the industry median of 38.91, Sky Network Television 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 38.91, based on 946 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. Sky Network Television's current Gross Margin % of 52.45% is 34.8% 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 Sky Network Television and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sky Network Television's current Gross Margin % is 52.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sky Network Television stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sky Network Television (ASX:SKT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.41, compared to a current price of A$2.70 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 52.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.94 and 34.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.91. Sky Network Television's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Sky Network Television (ASX:SKT), the current Gross Margin % is 52.45% 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 Sky Network Television (ASX:SKT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sky Network Television stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.70 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.41.
GuruFocus considers Sky Network Television to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SKT:
Gross Margin %: 52.45% (near median its 10-year median of 53.94)
GF Value™: A$2.41 vs. price of A$2.70 (12% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#307 of 946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SKT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sky Network Television Ltd is the sole traditional, set-top-box-based pay-TV service operator in New Zealand. It distributes local and overseas content, including sports, to its customers via a digital satellite network. It generates subscription and content revenue from these customers via set-top-boxes. This business is augmented by an advertising-supported free-to-air television channel, Prime. Sky also runs subscription video on demand, or SVOD, streaming businesses Sky Sports Now and Neon, while it began reselling fixed-line fiber broadband access in 2021.
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