K Wave MediaKWM -9.26%6 Gross Margin % is 9.26% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 8.81. GuruFocus rates KWM with a GF Score™ of 6/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Media - Diversified companies, K Wave Media ranks worse than 90.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for K Wave Media's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KWM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.55 Med: 8.81 Max: 9.85
Current: 8.79
During the past 3 years, the highestGross Margin % of K Wave Media was 9.85%. The lowest was 2.55%. And the median was 8.81%.
KWM's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 90.17% of 946
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.91
vs KWM: 8.79
K Wave Media had a gross margin of 9.26% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for K Wave Media was 0.00% per year.
K Wave Media (NAS:KWM) 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
K Wave Media had a gross margin of 9.26% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
K Wave Media Gross Margin % Related Terms
K Wave Media Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for K Wave 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.
KWM vs CPOP, APHP, FTRK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, K Wave 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.
K Wave Media Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, K Wave Media's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K Wave 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.
K Wave Media (KWM) has a Gross Margin % of 9.26% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on K Wave Media and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.81. Over the past decade, K Wave Media's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.55 to 9.85. According to the industry distribution chart, K Wave Media ranks #853 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 90.2%.
Is K Wave Media's Gross Margin % too high?
K Wave Media's current Gross Margin % of 9.26% is near median its 10-year median of 8.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.55 to a high of 9.85. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. K Wave Media's value of 9.26% is 76.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K Wave Media ranks #853 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, K Wave Media has a GF Score™ of 6/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K Wave Media's Gross Margin % compare to CPOP and APHP?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, K Wave Media ranks #853 out of 946 companies for Gross Margin %. This places K Wave Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. K Wave Media's value of 9.26% is 76.2% below this benchmark. Historically, K Wave Media's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.55 to 9.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.81 vs. the industry median of 38.91, K Wave 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 38.91, based on 946 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. K Wave Media's current Gross Margin % of 9.26% is 76.2% 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 K Wave Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K Wave Media's current Gross Margin % is 9.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K Wave Media stock overvalued right now?
K Wave Media (KWM) has a current Gross Margin % of 9.26%. The current Gross Margin % is 9.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.81 and 76.2% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.91. K Wave Media's overall GF Score™ is 6/100 with 3 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 K Wave Media (KWM), the current Gross Margin % is 9.26% 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.
K Wave Media Ltd is engaged in the IP content business, which focuses on the creation, investment, management, licensing, and monetization of intellectual property (IP) content such as TV programs, movies, dramas, and music. Its operations are reported in four segments: content merchandising, food and beverages, content production, and content investment. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the content merchandising segment, which produces and distributes specialized video merchandise for K-pop artists timed to coincide with their activities, such as concerts, album launches, and fan events. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Korea, and the rest from the USA, Germany, the UK, France, Japan, and other markets.
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