Media Do CoMDDCF 68 Gross Margin % is 8.59% as of Feb. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 10.35. GuruFocus rates MDDCF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.53. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Media - Diversified companies, Media Do Co ranks worse than 89.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Media Do Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MDDCF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.05 Med: 10.35 Max: 12.41
Current: 9.05
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Media Do Co was 12.41%. The lowest was 9.05%. And the median was 10.35%.
MDDCF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 89.32% of 946
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.91
vs MDDCF: 9.05
Media Do Co had a gross margin of 8.59% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Media Do Co was 0.40% per year.
Media Do Co (OTCPK:MDDCF) 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
Media Do Co had a gross margin of 8.59% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Media Do Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Media Do Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Media Do Co'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, Media Do Co'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.
Media Do Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Media Do Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Do Co'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.
Media Do Co (MDDCF) has a Gross Margin % of 8.59% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Media Do Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 10.35. Over the past decade, Media Do Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.05 to 12.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Do Co ranks #845 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 89.3%.
Is Media Do Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Media Do Co's current Gross Margin % of 8.59% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 10.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.05 to a high of 12.41. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Media Do Co's value of 8.59% is 77.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Do Co ranks #845 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Media Do Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Do Co's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Media Do Co ranks #845 out of 946 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Media Do Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Media Do Co's value of 8.59% is 77.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Media Do Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.05 to 12.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.35 vs. the industry median of 38.91, Media Do Co 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 38.91, 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. Media Do Co's current Gross Margin % of 8.59% is 77.9% 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 Media Do Co 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. Media Do Co's current Gross Margin % is 8.59%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 10.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Do Co stock overvalued right now?
Media Do Co (MDDCF) has a current Gross Margin % of 8.59%. The stock's GF Value™ is $49.53, compared to a current price of $37.04 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.59%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 10.35 and 77.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.91. Media Do Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Media Do Co (MDDCF), the current Gross Margin % is 8.59% as of Feb. 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 Media Do Co (MDDCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Do Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $37.04 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $49.53.
Key valuation signals for MDDCF:
Gross Margin %: 8.59% (17% below median its 10-year median of 10.35)
GF Value™: $49.53 vs. price of $37.04 (25.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.9% below the Media - Diversified median (#845 of 946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MDDCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Media Do Co Ltd is engaged in the business of distributing eBooks. The company provides all kinds of trade eBooks, from comics, fiction, and nonfiction books to photo-books and magazines. The group operates two segments: E-book Distribution Business and Strategic Investment Business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the E-book Distribution Business, which mainly involves acting as an intermediary for domestic e-bookstores, and the intermediary business. Strategic Investment Projects is a group of businesses that aims to create a second revenue stream by utilizing the various networks cultivated within the company.
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