Caltagirone Editore SpAMIL:CED -0.84%46 Gross Margin % is 91.87% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 91.06. GuruFocus rates MIL:CED with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Media - Diversified companies, Caltagirone Editore SpA ranks better than 93.23% on this metric.
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
Caltagirone Editore SpA had a gross margin of 91.87% 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.
Caltagirone Editore SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Caltagirone Editore SpA 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Caltagirone Editore 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.
Caltagirone Editore SpA Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Caltagirone Editore SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caltagirone Editore 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.
Caltagirone Editore SpA (MIL:CED) has a Gross Margin % of 91.87% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Caltagirone Editore SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 91.06. Over the past decade, Caltagirone Editore SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 86.51 to 93.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Caltagirone Editore SpA ranks #64 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Caltagirone Editore SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Caltagirone Editore SpA's current Gross Margin % of 91.87% is near median its 10-year median of 91.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 86.51 to a high of 93.27. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Caltagirone Editore SpA's value of 91.87% is 136.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caltagirone Editore SpA ranks #64 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Caltagirone Editore SpA has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caltagirone Editore SpA's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Caltagirone Editore SpA ranks #64 out of 946 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Caltagirone Editore SpA in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Caltagirone Editore SpA's value of 91.87% is 136.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Caltagirone Editore SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 86.51 to 93.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 91.06 vs. the industry median of 38.91, Caltagirone Editore 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 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. Caltagirone Editore SpA's current Gross Margin % of 91.87% is 136.1% 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 Caltagirone Editore SpA 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. Caltagirone Editore SpA's current Gross Margin % is 91.87%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 91.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caltagirone Editore SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caltagirone Editore SpA (MIL:CED) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.13, compared to a current price of €2.37 — trading 109.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 91.87%, which is near median its 10-year median of 91.06 and 136.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.91. Caltagirone Editore SpA's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 7 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 Caltagirone Editore SpA (MIL:CED), the current Gross Margin % is 91.87% 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 Caltagirone Editore SpA (MIL:CED) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caltagirone Editore SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.37 is trading 109.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.13.
GuruFocus considers Caltagirone Editore SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:CED:
Gross Margin %: 91.87% (near median its 10-year median of 91.06)
GF Value™: €1.13 vs. price of €2.37 (109.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 136.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#64 of 946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:CED stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Caltagirone Editore SpA is active in newspaper publishing (both paid and free), digital information, and advertising. It operates through national and local newspapers, reaching a wide base of readers and advertisers and ensuring wide-reaching and consistent dissemination of information to its readers. The company is engaged in publishing and advertising segments and is also involved in financing activities. Its products and service revenue include advertising revenues, circulation revenues, revenues from services, and other circulation revenues.
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