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Nation Media GroupDAR:NMG 100 Gross Margin % is 68.45% as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 80.88. GuruFocus rates DAR:NMG with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of TZS279.29. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Media - Diversified companies, Nation Media Group ranks better than 80.66% on this metric.
Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) 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
Nation Media Group had a gross margin of 68.45% 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.
Nation Media Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nation Media Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nation Media Group'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.
DAR:NMG vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Nation Media Group'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.
Nation Media Group Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nation Media Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nation Media Group'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.
Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) has a Gross Margin % of 68.45% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nation Media Group and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 80.88. Over the past decade, Nation Media Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.78 to 84.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #182 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Nation Media Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Nation Media Group's current Gross Margin % of 68.45% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 80.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.78 to a high of 84.08. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.96. Nation Media Group's value of 68.45% is 75.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #182 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nation Media Group has a GF Score™ of 100/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nation Media Group's Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #182 out of 941 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nation Media Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.96. Nation Media Group's value of 68.45% is 75.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nation Media Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.78 to 84.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 80.88 vs. the industry median of 38.96, Nation Media Group 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 38.96, based on 941 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. Nation Media Group's current Gross Margin % of 68.45% is 75.7% 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 Nation Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nation Media Group's current Gross Margin % is 68.45%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 80.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nation Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) has a current Gross Margin % of 68.45%. The stock's GF Value™ is TZS279.29, compared to a current price of TZS270.00 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 68.45%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 80.88 and 75.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.96. Nation Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 3 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 Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG), the current Gross Margin % is 68.45% 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 Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nation Media Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of TZS270.00 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of TZS279.29.
Key valuation signals for DAR:NMG:
Gross Margin %: 68.45% (15% below median its 10-year median of 80.88)
GF Value™: TZS279.29 vs. price of TZS270.00 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#182 of 941)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAR:NMG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nation Media Group PLC is an independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media which attract and serve unparalleled audiences across East Africa. It is engaged in the publication, printing and distribution of newspapers, radio and television broadcasting and digital online products, in the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its segment include Newspapers and Digital incorporating sale of newspapers, advertisements published in the newspapers, advertisements in the digital platforms and subscriptions of e-paper, and Broadcasting incorporating advertisements and other content aired on television and radio. The majority of revenue is derived from Newspapers and Digital segment.
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