IDW Media HoldingsIDWM 31 Gross Margin % is 40.61% as of Apr. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 46.07. GuruFocus rates IDWM with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Media - Diversified companies, IDW Media Holdings ranks better than 53.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for IDW Media Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IDWM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.75 Med: 46.07 Max: 56
Current: 40.61
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of IDW Media Holdings was 56.00%. The lowest was -14.75%. And the median was 46.07%.
IDWM's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 53.62% of 953
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.9
vs IDWM: 40.61
IDW Media Holdings had a gross margin of 40.61% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for IDW Media Holdings was 0.00% per year.
IDW Media Holdings (OTCPK:IDWM) 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
IDW Media Holdings had a gross margin of 40.61% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
IDW Media Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
IDW Media Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IDW Media Holdings'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.
IDWM vs EDUC, DALN, NYT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, IDW Media Holdings'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.
IDW Media Holdings Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, IDW Media Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IDW Media Holdings'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.
IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) has a Gross Margin % of 40.61% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on IDW Media Holdings and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 46.07. According to the industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #442 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is IDW Media Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
IDW Media Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 40.61% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 46.07. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. IDW Media Holdings' value of 40.61% is 4.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #442 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IDW Media Holdings has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDW Media Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to EDUC and DALN?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, IDW Media Holdings ranks #442 out of 953 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts IDW Media Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. IDW Media Holdings' value of 40.61% is 4.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 46.07 vs. the industry median of 38.90, IDW Media Holdings 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 38.90, 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. IDW Media Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 40.61% is 4.4% 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 IDW Media Holdings 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. IDW Media Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 40.61%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 46.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDW Media Holdings stock overvalued right now?
IDW Media Holdings (IDWM) has a current Gross Margin % of 40.61%. The current Gross Margin % is 40.61%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 46.07 and 4.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.90. IDW Media Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 5 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 IDW Media Holdings (IDWM), the current Gross Margin % is 40.61% as of Apr. 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.
IDW Media Holdings Inc is a diversified media company with operations in publishing, television entertainment, and media distribution. Its segments include IDW Publishing (IDWP), which creates comic books, graphic novels, digital content, and games; and IDW Entertainment (IDWE), which operates as a production company & studio that develops and produces content and formats for international platforms and services. Maximum of revenue is from IDWP segment.
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