Corus Entertainment (FRA:9CO) Gross Margin %: 45.78% (As of May. 2026) — 29% Below Median


What is Corus Entertainment Gross Margin %?

Corus Entertainment FRA:9CO Gross Margin % is 45.78% as of May. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 64.45. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 944 Media - Diversified companies, Corus Entertainment ranks better than 65.68% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Corus Entertainment's Gross Profit for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €71.2 Mil. Corus Entertainment's Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €155.6 Mil. Therefore, Corus Entertainment's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 45.78%.

Warning Sign:

Corus Entertainment Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.9%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Corus Entertainment's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:9CO' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.34   Med: 64.45   Max: 69.4
Current: 50.34


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Corus Entertainment was 69.40%. The lowest was 50.34%. And the median was 64.45%.

FRA:9CO's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
65.68% of 944 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99 vs FRA:9CO: 50.34

Corus Entertainment had a gross margin of 45.78% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Corus Entertainment was -3.90% per year.


Corus Entertainment  (FRA:9CO) 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

Corus Entertainment had a gross margin of 45.78% for the quarter that ended in May. 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.


Corus Entertainment Gross Margin % Related Terms


Corus Entertainment Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Corus 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.

Corus Entertainment Gross Margin % Chart

Corus Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Gross Margin %
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Corus Entertainment Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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FRA:9CO vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Corus 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.


Corus Entertainment Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Corus Entertainment's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Corus Entertainment's Gross Margin % falls into.



Corus Entertainment Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Corus Entertainment's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Aug. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Aug. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=367.9 / 701.931
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(701.931 - 333.994) / 701.931
=52.42 %

Corus Entertainment's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: May. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: May. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=71.2 / 155.613
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(155.613 - 84.368) / 155.613
=45.78 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 45.78% mean?
Corus Entertainment (FRA:9CO) has a Gross Margin % of 45.78% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Corus Entertainment and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 64.45. Over the past decade, Corus Entertainment's Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.34 to 69.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Corus Entertainment ranks #324 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Corus Entertainment's Gross Margin % too high?
Corus Entertainment's current Gross Margin % of 45.78% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 64.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.34 to a high of 69.40. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Corus Entertainment's value of 45.78% is 17.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Corus Entertainment ranks #324 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Corus Entertainment's Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Corus Entertainment ranks #324 out of 944 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Corus Entertainment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Corus Entertainment's value of 45.78% is 17.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Corus Entertainment's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.34 to 69.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.45 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Corus Entertainment 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 38.99, 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. Corus Entertainment's current Gross Margin % of 45.78% is 17.4% 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 Corus Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Corus Entertainment's current Gross Margin % is 45.78%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 64.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corus Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Corus Entertainment (FRA:9CO) has a current Gross Margin % of 45.78%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.03, compared to a current price of €0.01 — trading 52.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.78%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 64.45 and 17.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. 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 Corus Entertainment (FRA:9CO), the current Gross Margin % is 45.78% as of May. 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.

Corus Entertainment Business Description

Address 25 Dockside Drive, Corus Quay, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5A 0B5
Corus Entertainment Inc is a media and content company that operates in the diversified media industry. The company has two business segments, which include Television, and Radio. The Television segment is comprised of its conventional television stations, streaming platforms, a social media digital agency, a social media creator network, technology, and media services. The Radio segment is comprised of several radio stations across Canada which are distributed through over-the-air, analog radio transmission, with additional delivery platforms including HD Radio, websites, podcasts, and mobile apps. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Television segment. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Canada and the rest from International markets.