Raj Television Network (BOM:532826) Gross Margin %: 34.12% (As of Mar. 2026) — 32% Below Median

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BOM:532826 Raj Television Network Ltd BOM:532826
51 GF Score
Price ₹11.95
GF Value ₹34.40
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Raj Television Network Gross Margin %?

Raj Television Network BOM:532826 +0.08% 51 Gross Margin % is 34.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 50.20. GuruFocus rates BOM:532826 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹34.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 944 Media - Diversified companies, Raj Television Network ranks better than 50.11% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Raj Television Network's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹72.8 Mil. Raj Television Network's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹213.2 Mil. Therefore, Raj Television Network's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.12%.

Warning Sign:

Raj Television Network Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -18.1%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Raj Television Network's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:532826' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.52   Med: 50.2   Max: 75.99
Current: 39.21


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Raj Television Network was 75.99%. The lowest was 8.52%. And the median was 50.20%.

BOM:532826's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
50.11% of 944 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99 vs BOM:532826: 39.21

Raj Television Network had a gross margin of 34.12% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Raj Television Network was -18.10% per year.


Raj Television Network  (BOM:532826) 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

Raj Television Network had a gross margin of 34.12% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins


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.


Raj Television Network Gross Margin % Related Terms


Raj Television Network Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Raj Television Network'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.

Raj Television Network Gross Margin % Chart

Raj Television Network Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
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Raj Television Network Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BOM:532826 vs NXST: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Raj Television Network'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.


Raj Television Network Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Raj Television Network's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Raj Television Network's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Raj Television Network Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Raj Television Network's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=274.6 / 700.452
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(700.452 - 425.829) / 700.452
=39.21 %

Raj Television Network's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=72.8 / 213.234
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(213.234 - 140.469) / 213.234
=34.12 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 34.12% mean?
Raj Television Network (BOM:532826) has a Gross Margin % of 34.12% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Raj Television Network and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 50.20. Over the past decade, Raj Television Network's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.52 to 75.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Raj Television Network ranks #471 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is Raj Television Network's Gross Margin % too high?
Raj Television Network's current Gross Margin % of 34.12% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 50.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.52 to a high of 75.99. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Raj Television Network's value of 34.12% is 12.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Raj Television Network ranks #471 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Raj Television Network has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Raj Television Network's Gross Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Raj Television Network ranks #471 out of 944 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Raj Television Network in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Raj Television Network's value of 34.12% is 12.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Raj Television Network's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.52 to 75.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.20 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Raj Television Network has consistently been below 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 944 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. Raj Television Network's current Gross Margin % of 34.12% is 12.5% below 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 Raj Television Network 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. Raj Television Network's current Gross Margin % is 34.12%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 50.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Raj Television Network stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Raj Television Network (BOM:532826) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹34.40, compared to a current price of ₹11.95 — trading 65.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.12%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 50.20 and 12.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Raj Television Network's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Raj Television Network (BOM:532826), the current Gross Margin % is 34.12% 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 Raj Television Network (BOM:532826) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Raj Television Network stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹11.95 is trading 65.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹34.40. GuruFocus considers Raj Television Network to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532826:

  • Gross Margin %: 34.12% (32% below median its 10-year median of 50.20)
  • GF Value™: ₹34.40 vs. price of ₹11.95 (65.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#471 of 944)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532826 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Raj Television Network Business Description

Other Exchanges RAJTV:India
Address Number 32, Poes Road, Second Street, Teynampet, Chennai, TN, IND, 600018
Raj Television Network Ltd is a Tamil television and broadcasting company. It caters to the entertainment needs and production of content across different formats and platforms, such as fiction and reality shows for television, movies, music, digital, plays, and live events. The company generates revenue through segments such as Advertisement, Airtime charges, Pay channel distribution revenue, Subscription revenue, Sale of rights, and Sales export revenue. It operates approximately channels in the Indian languages including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. The company generates all of its revenue from Broadcasting.
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