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The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Arts's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532378'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.33 Med: 14.24 Max: 88.24
Current: 88.24
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Universal Arts was 88.24%. The lowest was 3.33%. And the median was 14.24%.
BOM:532378's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.22% of 945
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 39.25
vs BOM:532378: 88.24
Universal Arts had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Universal Arts was 0.00% per year.
Universal Arts (BOM:532378) 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
Universal Arts had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Universal Arts Gross Margin % Related Terms
Universal Arts Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal Arts'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.
BOM:532378 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Universal Arts'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.
Universal Arts Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Universal Arts's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Arts'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.
Universal Arts (BOM:532378) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Universal Arts and its competitors. Over the past decade, Universal Arts' Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.33 to 88.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Arts ranks #83 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Universal Arts' Gross Margin % too high?
Universal Arts' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.33 to a high of 88.24. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Arts ranks #83 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universal Arts has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Arts' Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Universal Arts ranks #83 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Universal Arts in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 39.25. Historically, Universal Arts' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.33 to 88.24 over the past decade. 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 39.25, based on 945 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. 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 Universal Arts and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 39.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Arts's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Arts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Arts (BOM:532378) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹0.91, compared to a current price of ₹5.80 — trading 537.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Universal Arts' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Universal Arts (BOM:532378), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Jun. 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 Universal Arts (BOM:532378) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Arts stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹5.80 is trading 537.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹0.91.
GuruFocus considers Universal Arts to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532378:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: ₹0.91 vs. price of ₹5.80 (537.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532378 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Arts Ltd is engaged in the business of media such as TV serials, feature film production, trading in film rights, and television software, etc. It has its EDIT V6 real-time non-linear editing systems, which are used by the company for editing serials of other production houses as well as its own. The company mainly focuses on acquiring negative rights (i.e., absolute rights) of films, and offering them to Doordarshan for a one-time single telecast, and the overseas rights are sold country-wise to various buyers.
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