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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
Acquazzurra SpA had a gross margin of 49.80% 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.
Acquazzurra SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Acquazzurra SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acquazzurra SpA'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.
MIL:ACQ vs APP, TTD, OMC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Acquazzurra SpA'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.
Acquazzurra SpA Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Acquazzurra SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acquazzurra SpA'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.
Acquazzurra SpA (MIL:ACQ) has a Gross Margin % of 49.80% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Acquazzurra SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.37. Over the past decade, Acquazzurra SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.78 to 51.64.
Is Acquazzurra SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Acquazzurra SpA's current Gross Margin % of 49.80% is near median its 10-year median of 48.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.78 to a high of 51.64. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 39.07. Acquazzurra SpA's value of 49.80% is 27.5% above this industry median. Overall, Acquazzurra SpA has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acquazzurra SpA's Gross Margin % compare to APP and TTD?
Acquazzurra SpA's Gross Margin % of 49.80% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 39.07. Acquazzurra SpA's value of 49.80% is 27.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Acquazzurra SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.78 to 51.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.37 vs. the industry median of 39.07, Acquazzurra SpA 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 39.07, 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. Acquazzurra SpA's current Gross Margin % of 49.80% is 27.5% 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 Acquazzurra SpA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 39.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acquazzurra SpA's current Gross Margin % is 49.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acquazzurra SpA stock overvalued right now?
Acquazzurra SpA (MIL:ACQ) has a current Gross Margin % of 49.80%. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.19, compared to a current price of €10.50 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.37 and 27.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 39.07. Acquazzurra SpA's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Acquazzurra SpA (MIL:ACQ), the current Gross Margin % is 49.80% 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 Acquazzurra SpA (MIL:ACQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acquazzurra SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €10.50 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.19.
Key valuation signals for MIL:ACQ:
Gross Margin %: 49.80% (near median its 10-year median of 48.37)
GF Value™: €12.19 vs. price of €10.50 (13.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.5% above the Media - Diversified median
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:ACQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acquazzurra SpA operates as an advertising agency engaged in providing barter advertising and public relations consulting services. It sells advertising spaces in exchange for the advertiser's goods which are sold at retail, both through its point of sale and through the e-commerce channel and wholesale. It derives maximum revenue from sale of advertising spaces through mass media, and the rest from the sale of goods received from advertisers. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Italy followed by other parts of the European Union, and other regions.
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