Grupo ClarinGRCLY 71 Gross Margin % is 39.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 36.85. GuruFocus rates GRCLY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.92. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Media - Diversified companies, Grupo Clarin ranks better than 57.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grupo Clarin's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GRCLY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.48 Med: 36.85 Max: 43.99
Current: 43.72
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Grupo Clarin was 43.99%. The lowest was 33.48%. And the median was 36.85%.
GRCLY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.49% of 941
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.96
vs GRCLY: 43.72
Grupo Clarin had a gross margin of 39.11% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Grupo Clarin was 1.10% per year.
Grupo Clarin (OTCPK:GRCLY) 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
Grupo Clarin had a gross margin of 39.11% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Grupo Clarin Gross Margin % Related Terms
Grupo Clarin Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grupo Clarin'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.
GRCLY vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Grupo Clarin'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.
Grupo Clarin Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Grupo Clarin's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grupo Clarin'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.
Grupo Clarin (GRCLY) has a Gross Margin % of 39.11% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Grupo Clarin and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.85. Over the past decade, Grupo Clarin's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.48 to 43.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo Clarin ranks #400 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is Grupo Clarin's Gross Margin % too high?
Grupo Clarin's current Gross Margin % of 39.11% is near median its 10-year median of 36.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.48 to a high of 43.99. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.96. Grupo Clarin's value of 39.11% is 0.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo Clarin ranks #400 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Grupo Clarin has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo Clarin's Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Grupo Clarin ranks #400 out of 941 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Grupo Clarin in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.96. Grupo Clarin's value of 39.11% is 0.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Grupo Clarin's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.48 to 43.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.85 vs. the industry median of 38.96, Grupo Clarin 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 38.96, based on 941 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. Grupo Clarin's current Gross Margin % of 39.11% is 0.4% 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 Grupo Clarin and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grupo Clarin's current Gross Margin % is 39.11%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo Clarin stock overvalued right now?
Grupo Clarin (GRCLY) has a current Gross Margin % of 39.11%. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.92, compared to a current price of $18.85 — trading 58.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.11%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.85 and 0.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.96. Grupo Clarin's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 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 Grupo Clarin (GRCLY), the current Gross Margin % is 39.11% 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 Grupo Clarin (GRCLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Clarin stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.85 is trading 58.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.92.
Key valuation signals for GRCLY:
Gross Margin %: 39.11% (near median its 10-year median of 36.85)
GF Value™: $11.92 vs. price of $18.85 (58.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#400 of 941)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GRCLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grupo Clarin SA is a holding company that operates in the Media industry in Argentina. Its operations include newspaper and other printing, publishing, and advertising activities, broadcast television, radio operations, television content production, online and new media services, and other media-related activities. Its business segments include Print and Digital Publications; Broadcasting and Programming; and Others.
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