Zinc Media GroupLSE:ZIN 38 Gross Margin % is 44.62% as of Dec. 2025, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 33.89. GuruFocus rates LSE:ZIN with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Media - Diversified companies, Zinc Media Group ranks better than 53.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zinc Media Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ZIN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.48 Med: 33.89 Max: 44.55
Current: 40.43
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Zinc Media Group was 44.55%. The lowest was 25.48%. And the median was 33.89%.
LSE:ZIN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 53.02% of 945
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs LSE:ZIN: 40.43
Zinc Media Group had a gross margin of 44.62% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Zinc Media Group was 8.60% per year.
Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) 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
Zinc Media Group had a gross margin of 44.62% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Zinc Media Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Zinc Media Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zinc Media 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.
LSE:ZIN vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Zinc Media 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.
Zinc Media Group Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Zinc Media Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zinc Media 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.
Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) has a Gross Margin % of 44.62% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zinc Media Group and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 33.89. Over the past decade, Zinc Media Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.48 to 44.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #444 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Zinc Media Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Zinc Media Group's current Gross Margin % of 44.62% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 33.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.48 to a high of 44.55. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Zinc Media Group's value of 44.62% is 14.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #444 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zinc Media Group has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zinc Media Group's Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #444 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Zinc Media Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Zinc Media Group's value of 44.62% is 14.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Zinc Media Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.48 to 44.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.89 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Zinc Media Group 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 38.99, 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. Zinc Media Group's current Gross Margin % of 44.62% is 14.4% 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 Zinc Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zinc Media Group's current Gross Margin % is 44.62%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 33.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zinc Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.86, compared to a current price of £0.61 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.62%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 33.89 and 14.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Zinc Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN), the current Gross Margin % is 44.62% 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 Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zinc Media Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.61 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.86.
GuruFocus considers Zinc Media Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ZIN:
Gross Margin %: 44.62% (32% above median its 10-year median of 33.89)
GF Value™: £0.86 vs. price of £0.61 (29.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#444 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ZIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zinc Media Group PLC is a multimedia producer of TV programming with publishing and communications content. The segments of the company include Television and Content Production. The activities undertaken by TV segment include the production of television content. The Content Production segment includes brand and corporate film production, radio and podcast production, and publishing. The majority of its revenue is earned from TV production. The Group comprises several businesses that operate in two areas: television production (Tern, Brook Lapping, Red Sauce, Electric Violet, and others) and content production for brands and businesses (The Edge and the Zinc Communicate businesses in Brand Entertainment, Audio, Corporate Film and Publishing).
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