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Sharpline BroadcastBOM:543341 +0.49%83 Gross Margin % is 96.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 78.64. GuruFocus rates BOM:543341 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹19.66 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 942 Media - Diversified companies, Sharpline Broadcast ranks better than 87.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sharpline Broadcast's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:543341'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.98 Med: 78.64 Max: 99.88
Current: 81.11
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sharpline Broadcast was 99.88%. The lowest was 19.98%. And the median was 78.64%.
BOM:543341's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 87.69% of 942
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs BOM:543341: 81.11
Sharpline Broadcast had a gross margin of 96.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sharpline Broadcast 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
Sharpline Broadcast had a gross margin of 96.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Sharpline Broadcast Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sharpline Broadcast Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sharpline Broadcast'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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Sharpline Broadcast'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.
Sharpline Broadcast Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Sharpline Broadcast's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sharpline Broadcast'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.
Sharpline Broadcast (BOM:543341) has a Gross Margin % of 96.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sharpline Broadcast and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 78.64. Over the past decade, Sharpline Broadcast's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.98 to 99.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Sharpline Broadcast ranks #116 out of 942 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is Sharpline Broadcast's Gross Margin % too high?
Sharpline Broadcast's current Gross Margin % of 96.55% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 78.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.98 to a high of 99.88. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Sharpline Broadcast's value of 96.55% is 147.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sharpline Broadcast ranks #116 out of 942 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sharpline Broadcast has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sharpline Broadcast's Gross Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Sharpline Broadcast ranks #116 out of 942 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sharpline Broadcast in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Sharpline Broadcast's value of 96.55% is 147.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sharpline Broadcast's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.98 to 99.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.64 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Sharpline Broadcast 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. Sharpline Broadcast's current Gross Margin % of 96.55% is 147.6% 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 Sharpline Broadcast 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. Sharpline Broadcast's current Gross Margin % is 96.55%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 78.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sharpline Broadcast stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharpline Broadcast (BOM:543341) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹19.66, compared to a current price of ₹10.20 — trading 48.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 96.55%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 78.64 and 147.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Sharpline Broadcast's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Sharpline Broadcast (BOM:543341), the current Gross Margin % is 96.55% 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 Sharpline Broadcast (BOM:543341) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sharpline Broadcast stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹10.20 is trading 48.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹19.66.
GuruFocus considers Sharpline Broadcast to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543341:
Gross Margin %: 96.55% (23% above median its 10-year median of 78.64)
GF Value™: ₹19.66 vs. price of ₹10.20 (48.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 147.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#116 of 942)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543341 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sharpline Broadcast Ltd is involved in advertising agency for providing advertisers a complete range of advertising on all mass media such as radio, television, newspaper, magazine printed publicity, exhibition outdoor publicity and any other mode and also to act as media advisor, advertising, software generator, sales promoters' agents both for outdoor and indoor, publicity through newspaper, video magazines, periodicals, radio, televisions, cinema slides, etc. Its key revenue source is the sale of services.
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