Big Medya Teknoloji ASIST:BIGTK +2.75%44 Gross Margin % is 70.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 40.52. GuruFocus rates IST:BIGTK with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺220.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Media - Diversified companies, Big Medya Teknoloji AS ranks better than 68.33% on this metric.
IST:BIGTK's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 68.33% of 941
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.96
vs IST:BIGTK: 52.78
Big Medya Teknoloji AS had a gross margin of 70.90% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Big Medya Teknoloji AS was 2.00% per year.
Big Medya Teknoloji AS (IST:BIGTK) 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
Big Medya Teknoloji AS had a gross margin of 70.90% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Big Medya Teknoloji AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Big Medya Teknoloji AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Big Medya Teknoloji AS'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, Big Medya Teknoloji AS'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.
Big Medya Teknoloji AS Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Big Medya Teknoloji AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Big Medya Teknoloji AS'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.
Big Medya Teknoloji AS (IST:BIGTK) has a Gross Margin % of 70.90% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Big Medya Teknoloji AS and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 40.52. Over the past decade, Big Medya Teknoloji AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.26 to 52.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Big Medya Teknoloji AS ranks #298 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Big Medya Teknoloji AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Big Medya Teknoloji AS's current Gross Margin % of 70.90% is 75% above median its 10-year median of 40.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.26 to a high of 52.78. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.96. Big Medya Teknoloji AS's value of 70.90% is 82% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Big Medya Teknoloji AS ranks #298 out of 941 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Big Medya Teknoloji AS has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Big Medya Teknoloji AS's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Big Medya Teknoloji AS ranks #298 out of 941 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Big Medya Teknoloji AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.96. Big Medya Teknoloji AS's value of 70.90% is 82% above this benchmark. Historically, Big Medya Teknoloji AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.26 to 52.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.52 vs. the industry median of 38.96, Big Medya Teknoloji AS 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. Big Medya Teknoloji AS's current Gross Margin % of 70.90% is 82% 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 Big Medya Teknoloji AS 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. Big Medya Teknoloji AS's current Gross Margin % is 70.90%, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 40.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Big Medya Teknoloji AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Medya Teknoloji AS (IST:BIGTK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺220.56, compared to a current price of ₺318.00 — trading 44.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 70.90%, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 40.52 and 82% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.96. Big Medya Teknoloji AS's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Big Medya Teknoloji AS (IST:BIGTK), the current Gross Margin % is 70.90% 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 Big Medya Teknoloji AS (IST:BIGTK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Medya Teknoloji AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺318.00 is trading 44.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺220.56.
GuruFocus considers Big Medya Teknoloji AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:BIGTK:
Gross Margin %: 70.90% (75% above median its 10-year median of 40.52)
GF Value™: ₺220.56 vs. price of ₺318.00 (44.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82% above the Media - Diversified median (#298 of 941)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:BIGTK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Big Medya Teknoloji AS Formerly Dogan Burda Dergi Yayincilik ve Pazarlama AS is a Turkey-based company involved in the publishing of Magazines. It has licensing agreements with various international publishing brands of magazines including Auto Show, Here, Capital, Elle and Elle Decoration, Maison Francaise, Chip and Level and, Popular Science.
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