Simone SpAMIL:SMN -2.13%13 Gross Margin % is 84.65% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 92.29. GuruFocus rates MIL:SMN with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Media - Diversified companies, Simone SpA ranks better than 92.39% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Simone SpA's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €8.62 Mil. Simone SpA's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €10.18 Mil. Therefore, Simone SpA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 84.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Simone SpA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:SMN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 88.34 Med: 92.29 Max: 95.82
Current: 89.77
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Simone SpA was 95.82%. The lowest was 88.34%. And the median was 92.29%.
MIL:SMN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 92.39% of 946
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.91
vs MIL:SMN: 89.77
Simone SpA had a gross margin of 84.65% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Simone SpA was 0.00% per year.
Simone SpA (MIL:SMN) 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
Simone SpA had a gross margin of 84.65% 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.
Simone SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Simone SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Simone 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Simone 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.
Simone SpA Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Simone SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simone 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.
Simone SpA (MIL:SMN) has a Gross Margin % of 84.65% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Simone SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 92.29. Over the past decade, Simone SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 88.34 to 95.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Simone SpA ranks #72 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is Simone SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Simone SpA's current Gross Margin % of 84.65% is near median its 10-year median of 92.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 88.34 to a high of 95.82. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Simone SpA's value of 84.65% is 117.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Simone SpA ranks #72 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Simone SpA has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simone SpA's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Simone SpA ranks #72 out of 946 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Simone SpA in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Simone SpA's value of 84.65% is 117.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Simone SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 88.34 to 95.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 92.29 vs. the industry median of 38.91, Simone 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. Simone SpA's current Gross Margin % of 84.65% is 117.6% 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 Simone 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. Simone SpA's current Gross Margin % is 84.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 92.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simone SpA stock overvalued right now?
Simone SpA (MIL:SMN) has a current Gross Margin % of 84.65%. The current Gross Margin % is 84.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 92.29 and 117.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.91. Simone SpA's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 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 Simone SpA (MIL:SMN), the current Gross Margin % is 84.65% 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.
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