PeopleMEX:PPLI 63 Gross Margin % is 62.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 66.16. GuruFocus rates MEX:PPLI with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN542.84. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Interactive Media companies, People ranks better than 53.92% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. People's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN4,745 Mil. People's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN7,626 Mil. Therefore, People's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 62.22%.
Warning Sign:
People Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for People's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:PPLI'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 58.24 Med: 66.16 Max: 80.32
Current: 65.97
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of People was 80.32%. The lowest was 58.24%. And the median was 66.16%.
MEX:PPLI's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 53.92% of 497
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 62.58
vs MEX:PPLI: 65.97
People had a gross margin of 62.22% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for People was -2.10% per year.
People (MEX:PPLI) 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
People had a gross margin of 62.22% 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.
People Gross Margin % Related Terms
People Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for People'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.
MEX:PPLI vs JOYY, STUB, DJT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, People'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.
People Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, People's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where People'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.
People (MEX:PPLI) has a Gross Margin % of 62.22% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on People and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 66.16. Over the past decade, People's Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.24 to 80.32. According to the industry distribution chart, People ranks #229 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is People's Gross Margin % too high?
People's current Gross Margin % of 62.22% is near median its 10-year median of 66.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.24 to a high of 80.32. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. People's value of 62.22% is 0.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, People ranks #229 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, People has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does People's Gross Margin % compare to JOYY and STUB?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, People ranks #229 out of 497 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts People in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. People's value of 62.22% is 0.6% below this benchmark. Historically, People's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.24 to 80.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.16 vs. the industry median of 62.58, People 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Gross Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 62.58, based on 497 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. People's current Gross Margin % of 62.22% is 0.6% 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 People and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Gross Margin % is 62.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. People's current Gross Margin % is 62.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 66.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is People stock overvalued right now?
People (MEX:PPLI) has a current Gross Margin % of 62.22%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN542.84, compared to a current price of MXN685.68 — trading 26.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 62.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 66.16 and 0.6% below the Interactive Media industry median of 62.58. People's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 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 People (MEX:PPLI), the current Gross Margin % is 62.22% 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 People (MEX:PPLI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, People stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN685.68 is trading 26.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN542.84.
Key valuation signals for MEX:PPLI:
Gross Margin %: 62.22% (near median its 10-year median of 66.16)
GF Value™: MXN542.84 vs. price of MXN685.68 (26.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.6% below the Interactive Media median (#229 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:PPLI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
People Inc is a media and publishing business that operates a portfolio of brands, including PEOPLE, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, InStyle, Better Homes & Gardens, and Southern Living. The company also holds a minority equity stake in MGM Resorts International.
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