Havas NVCHIX:HAVASA 26 Gross Margin % is 95.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 95.54. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HAVASA with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Media - Diversified companies, Havas NV ranks better than 95.87% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Havas NV's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,437 Mil. Havas NV's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,505 Mil. Therefore, Havas NV's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 95.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Havas NV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:HAVASa'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 93.67 Med: 95.54 Max: 95.6
Current: 95.54
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Havas NV was 95.60%. The lowest was 93.67%. And the median was 95.54%.
CHIX:HAVASa's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.87% of 945
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs CHIX:HAVASa: 95.54
Havas NV had a gross margin of 95.48% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Havas NV was 0.00% per year.
Havas NV (CHIX:HAVASa) 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
Havas NV had a gross margin of 95.48% 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.
Havas NV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Havas NV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Havas NV'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.
CHIX:HAVASA vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Havas NV'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.
Havas NV Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Havas NV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Havas NV'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.
Havas NV (CHIX:HAVASA) has a Gross Margin % of 95.48% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Havas NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 95.54. Over the past decade, Havas NV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 93.67 to 95.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Havas NV ranks #39 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Havas NV's Gross Margin % too high?
Havas NV's current Gross Margin % of 95.48% is near median its 10-year median of 95.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 93.67 to a high of 95.60. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Havas NV's value of 95.48% is 144.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Havas NV ranks #39 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Havas NV has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Havas NV's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Havas NV ranks #39 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Havas NV in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Havas NV's value of 95.48% is 144.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Havas NV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 93.67 to 95.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.54 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Havas NV 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 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. Havas NV's current Gross Margin % of 95.48% is 144.9% 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 Havas NV 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. Havas NV's current Gross Margin % is 95.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 95.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Havas NV stock overvalued right now?
Havas NV (CHIX:HAVASA) has a current Gross Margin % of 95.48%. The current Gross Margin % is 95.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 95.54 and 144.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Havas NV's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 Havas NV (CHIX:HAVASA), the current Gross Margin % is 95.48% 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.
Havas NV is a communications group providing integrated advertising, media, and healthcare-focused communication services. Its has three business lines: (i) Havas Creative, which delivers creative services, from advertising, brand strategy and business transformation to digital and social media solutions as well as public relations and events; (ii) Havas Media, which is dedicated to delivering comprehensive media experiences, through media planning and buying, fan engagement, retail media and e-commerce, as well as data analytics services to optimize client advertising investments; and (iii) Havas Health, which focuses on healthcare and wellness communications, providing specialized marketing services to pharmaceutical companies. The majority of revenue is derived from Havas Creative.
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