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
Rcs Mediagroup had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Rcs Mediagroup Gross Margin % Related Terms
Rcs Mediagroup Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rcs Mediagroup'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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Rcs Mediagroup'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.
Rcs Mediagroup Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Rcs Mediagroup's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rcs Mediagroup'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.
Rcs Mediagroup (FRA:HPI2) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Rcs Mediagroup and its competitors. Over the past decade, Rcs Mediagroup's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.40 to 75.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #145 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Rcs Mediagroup's Gross Margin % too high?
Rcs Mediagroup's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.40 to a high of 75.57. Based on the distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #145 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rcs Mediagroup has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rcs Mediagroup's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Rcs Mediagroup ranks #145 out of 946 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Rcs Mediagroup in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Historically, Rcs Mediagroup's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.40 to 75.57 over the past decade. 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. 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 Rcs Mediagroup 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. Rcs Mediagroup's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rcs Mediagroup stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rcs Mediagroup (FRA:HPI2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.77, compared to a current price of €0.92 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Rcs Mediagroup's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 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 Rcs Mediagroup (FRA:HPI2), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Rcs Mediagroup (FRA:HPI2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rcs Mediagroup stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.92 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.77.
GuruFocus considers Rcs Mediagroup to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HPI2:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: €0.77 vs. price of €0.92 (18.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HPI2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rcs Mediagroup is a publishing company. It prints newspapers in Italy and Spain and is active in magazines, television, radio and new media, as well as one of the top operators in the advertising sales and distribution market. The company operates in daily newspapers, books, radio broadcasting, new media and digital and satellite TV, organizes important sporting events and is among the operators in advertising sales and distribution in Italy and Spain. Its operating business segments are Newspapers Italy, Magazines Italy, Advertising and Sport, Unidad Editorial, and Corporate and Other Activities, with maximum revenue from the Newspapers segment. Geographically, the company operates in Italy, Spain, and Other countries. The maximum revenue is derived from Italy.
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