LBG MediaLSE:LBG +2.55%74 Gross Margin % is 78.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 89.79. GuruFocus rates LSE:LBG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.30 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 946 Media - Diversified companies, LBG Media ranks better than 88.58% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. LBG Media's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £40.9 Mil. LBG Media's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £52.4 Mil. Therefore, LBG Media's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 78.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LBG Media's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:LBG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 82.99 Med: 89.79 Max: 93.22
Current: 82.99
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of LBG Media was 93.22%. The lowest was 82.99%. And the median was 89.79%.
LSE:LBG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.58% of 946
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.91
vs LSE:LBG: 82.99
LBG Media had a gross margin of 78.09% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for LBG Media was 0.40% per year.
LBG Media (LSE:LBG) 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
LBG Media had a gross margin of 78.09% 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.
LBG Media Gross Margin % Related Terms
LBG Media Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LBG 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, LBG 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.
LBG Media Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, LBG Media's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LBG 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.
LBG Media (LSE:LBG) has a Gross Margin % of 78.09% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on LBG Media and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 89.79. Over the past decade, LBG Media's Gross Margin % has ranged from 82.99 to 93.22. According to the industry distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #108 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is LBG Media's Gross Margin % too high?
LBG Media's current Gross Margin % of 78.09% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 89.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 82.99 to a high of 93.22. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. LBG Media's value of 78.09% is 100.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #108 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LBG Media has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LBG Media's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #108 out of 946 companies for Gross Margin %. This places LBG Media in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. LBG Media's value of 78.09% is 100.7% above this benchmark. Historically, LBG Media's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 82.99 to 93.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 89.79 vs. the industry median of 38.91, LBG Media 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 38.91, 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. LBG Media's current Gross Margin % of 78.09% is 100.7% 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 LBG 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. LBG Media's current Gross Margin % is 78.09%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 89.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LBG Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media (LSE:LBG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.30, compared to a current price of £0.32 — trading 75.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 78.09%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 89.79 and 100.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.91. LBG Media's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 LBG Media (LSE:LBG), the current Gross Margin % is 78.09% 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 LBG Media (LSE:LBG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.32 is trading 75.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.30.
GuruFocus considers LBG Media to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:LBG:
Gross Margin %: 78.09% (13% below median its 10-year median of 89.79)
GF Value™: £1.30 vs. price of £0.32 (75.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 100.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#108 of 946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:LBG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LBG Media PLC is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates as an online media publisher. The company produces and distributes digital content across a range of mediums including video, editorial, image, audio, and experience. It principally operates from its London and Manchester offices in the United Kingdom, with smaller operations in select geographies including Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
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