E Media HoldingsJSE:EMN -1.11%66 Gross Margin % is 43.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 48.21. GuruFocus rates JSE:EMN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Media - Diversified companies, E Media Holdings ranks better than 59.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for E Media Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:EMN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.86 Med: 48.21 Max: 52.39
Current: 44.85
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of E Media Holdings was 52.39%. The lowest was 38.86%. And the median was 48.21%.
JSE:EMN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 59.47% of 945
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.92
vs JSE:EMN: 44.85
E Media Holdings had a gross margin of 43.90% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for E Media Holdings was 2.20% per year.
E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN) 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
E Media Holdings had a gross margin of 43.90% 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.
E Media Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
E Media Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for E 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.
JSE:EMN vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, E 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.
E Media Holdings Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, E Media Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where E 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.
E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN) has a Gross Margin % of 43.90% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on E Media Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.21. Over the past decade, E Media Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.86 to 52.39. According to the industry distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #383 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is E Media Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
E Media Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 43.90% is near median its 10-year median of 48.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.86 to a high of 52.39. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.92. E Media Holdings' value of 43.90% is 12.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #383 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, E Media Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E Media Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #383 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts E Media Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.92. E Media Holdings' value of 43.90% is 12.8% above this benchmark. Historically, E Media Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.86 to 52.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.21 vs. the industry median of 38.92, E 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 38.92, 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. E Media Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 43.90% is 12.8% 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 E Media Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. E Media Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 43.90%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E Media Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.19, compared to a current price of R1.78 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.90%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.21 and 12.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.92. E Media Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN), the current Gross Margin % is 43.90% 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 E Media Holdings (JSE:EMN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E Media Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R1.78 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.19.
GuruFocus considers E Media Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:EMN:
Gross Margin %: 43.90% (near median its 10-year median of 48.21)
GF Value™: R2.19 vs. price of R1.78 (18.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#383 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:EMN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
E Media Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is predominantly engaged in the media and entertainment business. The company product portfolio includes products and services like E.TV a free-to-air commercial television channel; eNCA, a 24-hour news channel; OpenView HD and YFM, a radio station that targets the youth market, and others. In addition, the company also provides property and facilities services, including broadcast and television studios, post-production facilities, equipment rental, and sales; as well as holds investments in the television broadcasting and content creation sectors. A majority of its revenue is earned from the South African market.
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