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ESE EntertainmentENTEF -9.30% Gross Margin % is 16.94% as of Jul. 2025. Among 942 Media - Diversified companies, ESE Entertainment ranks worse than 97.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ESE Entertainment's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ENTEF's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 39.175 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
ESE Entertainment had a gross margin of 16.94% for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ESE Entertainment was 0.00% per year.
ESE Entertainment (OTCPK:ENTEF) 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
ESE Entertainment had a gross margin of 16.94% for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
ESE Entertainment Gross Margin % Related Terms
ESE Entertainment Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ESE Entertainment'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.
ENTEF vs AERA, VYRE, BRVO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, ESE Entertainment'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.
ESE Entertainment Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ESE Entertainment's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ESE Entertainment'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.
ESE Entertainment (ENTEF) has a Gross Margin % of 16.94% as of Jul. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ESE Entertainment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ESE Entertainment ranks #914 out of 942 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 97%.
Is ESE Entertainment's Gross Margin % too high?
ESE Entertainment's current Gross Margin % is 16.94%. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 39.18. ESE Entertainment's value of 16.94% is 56.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ESE Entertainment ranks #914 out of 942 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does ESE Entertainment's Gross Margin % compare to AERA and VYRE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ESE Entertainment ranks #914 out of 942 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ESE Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 39.18. ESE Entertainment's value of 16.94% is 56.8% below 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 39.18, 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. ESE Entertainment's current Gross Margin % of 16.94% is 56.8% below 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 ESE Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 39.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESE Entertainment's current Gross Margin % is 16.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ESE Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
ESE Entertainment (ENTEF) has a current Gross Margin % of 16.94%. The current Gross Margin % is 16.94% and 56.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 39.18. 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 ESE Entertainment (ENTEF), the current Gross Margin % is 16.94% as of Jul. 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.
ESE Entertainment Inc is an entertainment and technology company focused on gaming and esports, in the business of attracting gamers and fans to its clients, such as video game developers, publishers, and brands. The company provides a range of services to video game developers, publishers, and brands by providing technology, infrastructure, and fan engagement services internationally. It also operates e-commerce channels, e-sports teams, and gaming leagues. It operates in two industry segments digital media and entertainment, and Corporate. It generates the majority of its revenue from digital media and entertainment. Its geographic segments are Ireland, Canada, Poland, and Romania. It generates the majority of its revenue from Canada.
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