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Ilkka OyjLTS:0IGX -0.37%66 Gross Margin % is 88.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 72.93. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IGX with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 944 Media - Diversified companies, Ilkka Oyj ranks better than 90.78% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ilkka Oyj's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.12 Mil. Ilkka Oyj's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.20 Mil. Therefore, Ilkka Oyj's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 88.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ilkka Oyj's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0IGX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 62.85 Med: 72.93 Max: 90.36
Current: 87.27
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ilkka Oyj was 90.36%. The lowest was 62.85%. And the median was 72.93%.
LTS:0IGX's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.78% of 944
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs LTS:0IGX: 87.27
Ilkka Oyj had a gross margin of 88.22% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ilkka Oyj was 4.70% per year.
Ilkka Oyj (LTS:0IGX) 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
Ilkka Oyj had a gross margin of 88.22% 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.
Ilkka Oyj Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ilkka Oyj Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ilkka Oyj'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, Ilkka Oyj'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.
Ilkka Oyj Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Ilkka Oyj's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ilkka Oyj'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.
Ilkka Oyj (LTS:0IGX) has a Gross Margin % of 88.22% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ilkka Oyj and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 72.93. Over the past decade, Ilkka Oyj's Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.85 to 90.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Ilkka Oyj ranks #87 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is Ilkka Oyj's Gross Margin % too high?
Ilkka Oyj's current Gross Margin % of 88.22% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 72.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.85 to a high of 90.36. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Ilkka Oyj's value of 88.22% is 126.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ilkka Oyj ranks #87 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ilkka Oyj has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ilkka Oyj's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Ilkka Oyj ranks #87 out of 944 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ilkka Oyj in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Ilkka Oyj's value of 88.22% is 126.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ilkka Oyj's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.85 to 90.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.93 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Ilkka Oyj 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 944 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. Ilkka Oyj's current Gross Margin % of 88.22% is 126.3% 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 Ilkka Oyj 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. Ilkka Oyj's current Gross Margin % is 88.22%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 72.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ilkka Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ilkka Oyj (LTS:0IGX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.04, compared to a current price of €4.03 — trading 32.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 88.22%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 72.93 and 126.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Ilkka Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Ilkka Oyj (LTS:0IGX), the current Gross Margin % is 88.22% 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 Ilkka Oyj (LTS:0IGX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ilkka Oyj stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.03 is trading 32.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.04.
GuruFocus considers Ilkka Oyj to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0IGX:
Gross Margin %: 88.22% (21% above median its 10-year median of 72.93)
GF Value™: €3.04 vs. price of €4.03 (32.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 126.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#87 of 944)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IGX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ilkka Oyj consists of two business areas: marketing and technology services and media services. Marketing and technology services consist of companies that specialize in digital sales, marketing and communication services and the technologies that support these. Media services consist of provincial, local and city media that offer content and services to consumer and business customers. Ilkka's main market area is Finland, but in terms of technology services, it also operates internationally through Liana Technologies and Ungapped in Sweden, and elsewhere in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
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