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The historical rank and industry rank for Eros Media World's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
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in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 39.065 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Eros Media World had a gross margin of 48.73% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Eros Media World was 0.00% per year.
Eros Media World (OTCPK:EMWPF) 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
Eros Media World had a gross margin of 48.73% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 => 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.
Eros Media World Gross Margin % Related Terms
Eros Media World Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eros Media World'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.
Eros Media World Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Eros Media World'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.
Eros Media World Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Eros Media World's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eros Media World'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.
Eros Media World (EMWPF) has a Gross Margin % of 48.73% as of Sep. 2020. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Eros Media World and its competitors.
Is Eros Media World's Gross Margin % too high?
Eros Media World's current Gross Margin % is 48.73%. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 39.07. Eros Media World's value of 48.73% is 24.7% above this industry median. Overall, Eros Media World has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eros Media World's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
Eros Media World's Gross Margin % of 48.73% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 39.07. Eros Media World's value of 48.73% is 24.7% above this benchmark. 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 39.07, 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. Eros Media World's current Gross Margin % of 48.73% is 24.7% 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 Eros Media World and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 39.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eros Media World's current Gross Margin % is 48.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eros Media World stock overvalued right now?
Eros Media World (EMWPF) has a current Gross Margin % of 48.73%. The current Gross Margin % is 48.73% and 24.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 39.07. Eros Media World's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Eros Media World (EMWPF), the current Gross Margin % is 48.73% as of Sep. 2020. 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.
Eros Media World PLC is a film production and distribution company. It distributes its film content across multiplex chains and stand-alone theatres and broadcasts television content via tie-ups with channels such as ZEE TV and Star TV. The company also has a digital presence through its website; www.erosnow.com and an independent channel on Youtube. Geographically, it has a presence in India, North America, Europe and the Rest of the world. The company's primary revenue streams are derived from three channels: theatrical, television syndication and digital and ancillary.
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