Making Science GroupFRA:MS7 -0.74%63 Gross Margin % is 16.90% as of Dec. 2025, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 26.93. GuruFocus rates FRA:MS7 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.92 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Media - Diversified companies, Making Science Group ranks worse than 79.01% on this metric.
Making Science Group SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Making Science Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MS7'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.39 Med: 26.93 Max: 29.42
Current: 18.39
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Making Science Group was 29.42%. The lowest was 18.39%. And the median was 26.93%.
FRA:MS7's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 79.01% of 953
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.9
vs FRA:MS7: 18.39
Making Science Group had a gross margin of 16.90% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Making Science Group was -7.20% per year.
Making Science Group (FRA:MS7) 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
Making Science Group had a gross margin of 16.90% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
Making Science Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Making Science Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Making Science Group'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:MS7 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Making Science Group'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.
Making Science Group Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Making Science Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Making Science Group'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.
Making Science Group (FRA:MS7) has a Gross Margin % of 16.90% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Making Science Group and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 26.93. Over the past decade, Making Science Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.39 to 29.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Making Science Group ranks #753 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 79%.
Is Making Science Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Making Science Group's current Gross Margin % of 16.90% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 26.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.39 to a high of 29.42. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. Making Science Group's value of 16.90% is 56.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Making Science Group ranks #753 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Making Science Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Making Science Group's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Making Science Group ranks #753 out of 953 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Making Science Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. Making Science Group's value of 16.90% is 56.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Making Science Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.39 to 29.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.93 vs. the industry median of 38.90, Making Science Group has consistently been below 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 38.90, based on 953 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. Making Science Group's current Gross Margin % of 16.90% is 56.6% 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 Making Science Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Making Science Group's current Gross Margin % is 16.90%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 26.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Making Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Making Science Group (FRA:MS7) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.92, compared to a current price of €6.75 — trading 43.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.90%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 26.93 and 56.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.90. Making Science Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Making Science Group (FRA:MS7), the current Gross Margin % is 16.90% as of Dec. 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.
Is Making Science Group (FRA:MS7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Making Science Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.75 is trading 43.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.92.
GuruFocus considers Making Science Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MS7:
Gross Margin %: 16.90% (37% below median its 10-year median of 26.93)
GF Value™: €11.92 vs. price of €6.75 (43.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.6% below the Media - Diversified median (#753 of 953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MS7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Making Science Group SA is engaged in the business of technology and marketing solutions for the e-commerce and digital transformation business. The company provides solutions in the areas of digital marketing, data analytics, e-commerce, and cloud. The company carries out its professional activity in the United States, Spain, Italy, France, and other. The company obtains its income mainly from advertising and public relations services. The business segments are: Spain; International; and E-commerce and Product. The Spain and International segments, the business lines are Media and Digital Marketing, Cloud Solutions, Software & Cybersecurity, and proprietary Adtech technology. The E-commerce and Product segment focuses on the Marketplace and E-commerce business lines.
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