AMC Global MediaFRA:9AC -4.68%69 Gross Margin % is 47.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 51.20. GuruFocus rates FRA:9AC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.53. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Media - Diversified companies, AMC Global Media ranks better than 65.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AMC Global Media's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:9AC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.66 Med: 51.2 Max: 53.55
Current: 49.66
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of AMC Global Media was 53.55%. The lowest was 49.66%. And the median was 51.20%.
FRA:9AC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 65.43% of 946
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.91
vs FRA:9AC: 49.66
AMC Global Media had a gross margin of 47.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AMC Global Media was 0.10% per year.
AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) 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
AMC Global Media had a gross margin of 47.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
AMC Global Media Gross Margin % Related Terms
AMC Global Media Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AMC Global Media'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.
FRA:9AC vs PLAY, STRZ, HUYA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, AMC Global Media'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.
AMC Global Media Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, AMC Global Media's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AMC Global Media'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.
AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) has a Gross Margin % of 47.76% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AMC Global Media and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.20. Over the past decade, AMC Global Media's Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.66 to 53.55. According to the industry distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #327 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 34.6%.
Is AMC Global Media's Gross Margin % too high?
AMC Global Media's current Gross Margin % of 47.76% is near median its 10-year median of 51.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.66 to a high of 53.55. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. AMC Global Media's value of 47.76% is 22.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #327 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AMC Global Media has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMC Global Media's Gross Margin % compare to PLAY and STRZ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #327 out of 946 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts AMC Global Media in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. AMC Global Media's value of 47.76% is 22.7% above this benchmark. Historically, AMC Global Media's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.66 to 53.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.20 vs. the industry median of 38.91, AMC Global Media 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. AMC Global Media's current Gross Margin % of 47.76% is 22.7% 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 AMC Global Media 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. AMC Global Media's current Gross Margin % is 47.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMC Global Media stock overvalued right now?
AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) has a current Gross Margin % of 47.76%. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.53, compared to a current price of €8.15 — trading 24.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.20 and 22.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.91. AMC Global Media's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC), the current Gross Margin % is 47.76% as of Mar. 2026. 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 AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.15 is trading 24.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.53.
Key valuation signals for FRA:9AC:
Gross Margin %: 47.76% (near median its 10-year median of 51.20)
GF Value™: €6.53 vs. price of €8.15 (24.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#327 of 946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9AC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AMC Global Media owns several linear TV networks, including AMC, WE tv, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV. AMC, its most widely distributed network,reached 55 million pay TV households in the US at the end of 2025. The firm also had nearly 10.5 million US streaming subscribers, with AMC+ as the flagship streaming platform. With both its linear networks and streaming offerings, the firm caters to specific niche audiences. Over the last 15 years, AMC has shifted its focus to original scripted programming from classic movies. It creates content through AMC Studios and also generates revenue from licensing content. Following an international divestiture at the end of 2023, domestic operations make up nearly 90% of total revenue.
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