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Linmon MediaHKSE:09857 -1.44%71 Gross Margin % is 27.90% as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 38.27. GuruFocus rates HKSE:09857 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$6.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Media - Diversified companies, Linmon Media ranks worse than 68.04% on this metric.
Linmon Media Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -12.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Linmon Media's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:09857'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.52 Med: 38.27 Max: 44.76
Current: 26.63
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Linmon Media was 44.76%. The lowest was 16.52%. And the median was 38.27%.
HKSE:09857's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 68.04% of 945
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 39.25
vs HKSE:09857: 26.63
Linmon Media had a gross margin of 27.90% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Linmon Media was -12.80% per year.
Linmon Media (HKSE:09857) 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
Linmon Media had a gross margin of 27.90% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Linmon Media Gross Margin % Related Terms
Linmon Media Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Linmon 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.
HKSE:09857 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Linmon 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.
Linmon Media Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Linmon Media's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Linmon 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.
Linmon Media (HKSE:09857) has a Gross Margin % of 27.90% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Linmon Media and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 38.27. Over the past decade, Linmon Media's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.52 to 44.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Linmon Media ranks #643 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is Linmon Media's Gross Margin % too high?
Linmon Media's current Gross Margin % of 27.90% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 38.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.52 to a high of 44.76. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 39.25. Linmon Media's value of 27.90% is 28.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linmon Media ranks #643 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Linmon Media has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linmon Media's Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Linmon Media ranks #643 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Linmon Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 39.25. Linmon Media's value of 27.90% is 28.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Linmon Media's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.52 to 44.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.27 vs. the industry median of 39.25, Linmon Media 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 39.25, based on 945 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. Linmon Media's current Gross Margin % of 27.90% is 28.9% 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 Linmon Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 39.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Linmon Media's current Gross Margin % is 27.90%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 38.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linmon Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linmon Media (HKSE:09857) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$6.57, compared to a current price of HK$2.74 — trading 58.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.90%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 38.27 and 28.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 39.25. Linmon Media's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Linmon Media (HKSE:09857), the current Gross Margin % is 27.90% 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 Linmon Media (HKSE:09857) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linmon Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.74 is trading 58.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$6.57.
GuruFocus considers Linmon Media to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:09857:
Gross Margin %: 27.90% (27% below median its 10-year median of 38.27)
GF Value™: HK$6.57 vs. price of HK$2.74 (58.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.9% below the Media - Diversified median (#643 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09857 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Linmon Media Ltd is a drama series production company in China with a track record of creating premium content. The company typically creates high-viewership drama series based on its abundant reserve of original IPs. The majority of the Companies revenue is earned from Mainland China.
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