Keskisuomalainen OyjCHIX:KSLH 62 Gross Margin % is 44.89% as of Dec. 2025, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 71.33. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KSLH with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.72. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Media - Diversified companies, Keskisuomalainen Oyj ranks better than 83.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Keskisuomalainen Oyj's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:KSLh'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 67.44 Med: 71.33 Max: 74.56
Current: 73.2
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Keskisuomalainen Oyj was 74.56%. The lowest was 67.44%. And the median was 71.33%.
CHIX:KSLh's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.83% of 946
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.91
vs CHIX:KSLh: 73.20
Keskisuomalainen Oyj had a gross margin of 44.89% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Keskisuomalainen Oyj was -0.20% 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
Keskisuomalainen Oyj had a gross margin of 44.89% 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.
Keskisuomalainen Oyj Gross Margin % Related Terms
Keskisuomalainen Oyj Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Keskisuomalainen Oyj'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 Publishing subindustry, Keskisuomalainen Oyj'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.
Keskisuomalainen Oyj Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Keskisuomalainen Oyj's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Keskisuomalainen Oyj'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.
Keskisuomalainen Oyj (CHIX:KSLH) has a Gross Margin % of 44.89% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Keskisuomalainen Oyj and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 71.33. Over the past decade, Keskisuomalainen Oyj's Gross Margin % has ranged from 67.44 to 74.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Keskisuomalainen Oyj ranks #153 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is Keskisuomalainen Oyj's Gross Margin % too high?
Keskisuomalainen Oyj's current Gross Margin % of 44.89% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 71.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 67.44 to a high of 74.56. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Keskisuomalainen Oyj's value of 44.89% is 15.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Keskisuomalainen Oyj ranks #153 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Keskisuomalainen Oyj has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keskisuomalainen Oyj's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Keskisuomalainen Oyj ranks #153 out of 946 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Keskisuomalainen Oyj in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Keskisuomalainen Oyj's value of 44.89% is 15.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Keskisuomalainen Oyj's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 67.44 to 74.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 71.33 vs. the industry median of 38.91, Keskisuomalainen Oyj 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. Keskisuomalainen Oyj's current Gross Margin % of 44.89% is 15.4% 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 Keskisuomalainen Oyj 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. Keskisuomalainen Oyj's current Gross Margin % is 44.89%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 71.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keskisuomalainen Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Keskisuomalainen Oyj (CHIX:KSLH) has a current Gross Margin % of 44.89%. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.72, compared to a current price of €11.05 — trading 43.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.89%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 71.33 and 15.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.91. Keskisuomalainen Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 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 Keskisuomalainen Oyj (CHIX:KSLH), the current Gross Margin % is 44.89% 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 Keskisuomalainen Oyj (CHIX:KSLH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keskisuomalainen Oyj stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.05 is trading 43.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.72.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:KSLH:
Gross Margin %: 44.89% (37% below median its 10-year median of 71.33)
GF Value™: €7.72 vs. price of €11.05 (43.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#153 of 946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:KSLH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Keskisuomalainen Oyj is engaged in publishing print and online newspapers and magazines in Finland. It also provides printing services for magazines, newspapers, direct mail products, attachments, brochures, posters, and books. The company also offers marketing and communications solutions; digital content production solutions, as well as digital media; and research services.
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