Bloomsbury PublishingLSE:BMY -0.31%85 Gross Margin % is 58.29% as of Feb. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 53.94. GuruFocus rates LSE:BMY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Media - Diversified companies, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks better than 72.91% on this metric.
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
Bloomsbury Publishing had a gross margin of 58.29% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
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Bloomsbury Publishing Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bloomsbury Publishing'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, Bloomsbury Publishing'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.
Bloomsbury Publishing Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bloomsbury Publishing's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bloomsbury Publishing'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.
Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) has a Gross Margin % of 58.29% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bloomsbury Publishing and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.94. Over the past decade, Bloomsbury Publishing's Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.23 to 58.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #256 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Bloomsbury Publishing's Gross Margin % too high?
Bloomsbury Publishing's current Gross Margin % of 58.29% is near median its 10-year median of 53.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.23 to a high of 58.79. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.92. Bloomsbury Publishing's value of 58.29% is 49.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #256 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bloomsbury Publishing has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bloomsbury Publishing's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #256 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Bloomsbury Publishing in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.92. Bloomsbury Publishing's value of 58.29% is 49.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Bloomsbury Publishing's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.23 to 58.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.94 vs. the industry median of 38.92, Bloomsbury Publishing 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. Bloomsbury Publishing's current Gross Margin % of 58.29% is 49.8% 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 Bloomsbury Publishing 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. Bloomsbury Publishing's current Gross Margin % is 58.29%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bloomsbury Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.51, compared to a current price of £6.41 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 58.29%, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.94 and 49.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.92. Bloomsbury Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY), the current Gross Margin % is 58.29% as of Feb. 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £6.41 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.51.
GuruFocus considers Bloomsbury Publishing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BMY:
Gross Margin %: 58.29% (near median its 10-year median of 53.94)
GF Value™: £5.51 vs. price of £6.41 (16.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#256 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC is a publisher of books and other media for general readers, children, students, researchers, and professionals. It offers authors access to these multiple markets in multiple formats throughout the world in print, through e-books, digital downloads, and apps in schools, libraries, universities, and in terrestrial and internet bookshops. The company divisions are Consumer and Non-Consumer. Consumer division is split out into Children's Trade and Adult Trade; and Non-Consumer split between Academic and Professional, Education, Special Interest, and Content Services. It derives maximum revenue from the Consumer division segment. The company operates in the UK, North America, and other countries.
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