STV GroupLSE:STVG +1.05%55 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:STVG with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Media - Diversified companies, STV Group ranks better than 61.28% on this metric.
STV Group PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for STV Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:STVG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.31 Med: 55.88 Max: 65.55
Current: 46.3
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of STV Group was 65.55%. The lowest was 45.31%. And the median was 55.88%.
LSE:STVG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 61.28% of 953
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.9
vs LSE:STVG: 46.30
STV Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for STV Group was -7.30% per year.
STV Group (LSE:STVG) 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
STV Group had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
STV Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
STV Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for STV Group'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 Broadcasting subindustry, STV Group'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.
STV Group Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, STV Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STV Group'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.
STV Group (LSE:STVG) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on STV Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, STV Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.31 to 65.55. According to the industry distribution chart, STV Group ranks #369 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is STV Group's Gross Margin % too high?
STV Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.31 to a high of 65.55. Based on the distribution chart, STV Group ranks #369 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, STV Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STV Group's Gross Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, STV Group ranks #369 out of 953 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts STV Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. Historically, STV Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.31 to 65.55 over the past decade. 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 38.90, based on 953 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. 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 STV Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STV Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STV Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STV Group (LSE:STVG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.21, compared to a current price of £0.97 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. STV Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 8 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 STV Group (LSE:STVG), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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.
Is STV Group (LSE:STVG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STV Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.97 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.21.
GuruFocus considers STV Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:STVG:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: £2.21 vs. price of £0.97 (56.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:STVG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
STV Group PLC is Scotland's digital media brand, providing consumers with quality content on air, online, and on demand. It is engaged in the production and broadcasting of television programs, the provision of internet services, and the sale of advertising airtime and space in these media. Its segments are Audience and Studios. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Audience segment. The group operates digital services in four cities in Scotland, which provide news, events, offers, pictures, and videos for consumers: STV Glasgow, STV Edinburgh, STV Aberdeen, and STV Dundee.
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