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ZW Data Action TechnologiesLTS:0A8Q -16.49%35 Gross Margin % is 7.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 98% above its 10-year median of 3.56. GuruFocus rates LTS:0A8Q with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 942 Media - Diversified companies, ZW Data Action Technologies ranks worse than 91.72% on this metric.
ZW Data Action Technologies (LTS:0A8Q) 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
ZW Data Action Technologies had a gross margin of 7.05% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
ZW Data Action Technologies Gross Margin % Related Terms
ZW Data Action Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
LTS:0A8Q vs VSME, TGNT, CHR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, ZW Data Action Technologies'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.
ZW Data Action Technologies Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ZW Data Action Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZW Data Action Technologies'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.
ZW Data Action Technologies (LTS:0A8Q) has a Gross Margin % of 7.05% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ZW Data Action Technologies and its competitors. This is 98% above median its historical median of 3.56. According to the industry distribution chart, ZW Data Action Technologies ranks #864 out of 942 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 91.7%.
Is ZW Data Action Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
ZW Data Action Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 7.05% is 98% above median its 10-year median of 3.56. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. ZW Data Action Technologies' value of 7.05% is 81.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZW Data Action Technologies ranks #864 out of 942 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ZW Data Action Technologies has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZW Data Action Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to VSME and TGNT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ZW Data Action Technologies ranks #864 out of 942 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ZW Data Action Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. ZW Data Action Technologies' value of 7.05% is 81.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.56 vs. the industry median of 38.99, ZW Data Action Technologies 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 38.99, based on 942 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. ZW Data Action Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 7.05% is 81.9% 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 ZW Data Action Technologies 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. ZW Data Action Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 7.05%, which is 98% above median its own 10-year median of 3.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZW Data Action Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZW Data Action Technologies (LTS:0A8Q) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.26, compared to a current price of $1.57 — trading 503.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 7.05%, which is 98% above median its 10-year median of 3.56 and 81.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. ZW Data Action Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 5 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 ZW Data Action Technologies (LTS:0A8Q), the current Gross Margin % is 7.05% 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 ZW Data Action Technologies (LTS:0A8Q) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZW Data Action Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.57 is trading 503.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.26.
GuruFocus considers ZW Data Action Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0A8Q:
Gross Margin %: 7.05% (98% above median its 10-year median of 3.56)
GF Value™: $0.26 vs. price of $1.57 (503.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.9% below the Media - Diversified median (#864 of 942)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0A8Q stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZW Data Action Technologies Inc provides one-stop services for clients on its Omni-channel advertising, precision marketing, influencer marketing and data analysis management system. It also develops block-chain enabled web/mobile applications and provides Software-as-a-Service services for clients. In addition, it provides intellectual property licensing services. The company derives revenue from distributing the right to use search engine marketing service it purchased from key search engines to increase the sales conversion rate for clients business promotion on both mobile and computer searches; providing internet advertising and related marketing services for clients businesses; providing intellectual property licensing services; and providing Blockchain-based SaaS Services.
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