Metropole TelevisionMTPVY -0.28%77 Gross Margin % is 44.74% as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 49.83. GuruFocus rates MTPVY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Media - Diversified companies, Metropole Television ranks better than 60.68% on this metric.
Metropole Television SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metropole Television's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MTPVY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.87 Med: 49.83 Max: 51.61
Current: 45.87
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Metropole Television was 51.61%. The lowest was 45.87%. And the median was 49.83%.
MTPVY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 60.68% of 946
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.91
vs MTPVY: 45.87
Metropole Television had a gross margin of 44.74% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Metropole Television was -2.00% per year.
Metropole Television (OTCPK:MTPVY) 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
Metropole Television had a gross margin of 44.74% 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.
Metropole Television Gross Margin % Related Terms
Metropole Television Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metropole Television'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 Broadcasting subindustry, Metropole Television'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.
Metropole Television Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Metropole Television's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metropole Television'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.
Metropole Television (MTPVY) has a Gross Margin % of 44.74% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Metropole Television and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 49.83. Over the past decade, Metropole Television's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.87 to 51.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Metropole Television ranks #372 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Metropole Television's Gross Margin % too high?
Metropole Television's current Gross Margin % of 44.74% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 49.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.87 to a high of 51.61. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Metropole Television's value of 44.74% is 15% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metropole Television ranks #372 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metropole Television has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metropole Television's Gross Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Metropole Television ranks #372 out of 946 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Metropole Television in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Metropole Television's value of 44.74% is 15% above this benchmark. Historically, Metropole Television's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.87 to 51.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.83 vs. the industry median of 38.91, Metropole Television 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. Metropole Television's current Gross Margin % of 44.74% is 15% 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 Metropole Television 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. Metropole Television's current Gross Margin % is 44.74%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 49.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metropole Television stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metropole Television (MTPVY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.79, compared to a current price of $14.50 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.74%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 49.83 and 15% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.91. Metropole Television's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Metropole Television (MTPVY), the current Gross Margin % is 44.74% 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 Metropole Television (MTPVY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metropole Television stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.50 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.79.
GuruFocus considers Metropole Television to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MTPVY:
Gross Margin %: 44.74% (10% below median its 10-year median of 49.83)
GF Value™: $14.79 vs. price of $14.50 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15% above the Media - Diversified median (#372 of 946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTPVY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metropole Television SA is a media holding company that owns several television channels, magazines, publications, and movie production firms. Metropole Television SA's flagship channel is M6, a multimedia television network that displays a wide variety of content and includes dramas, news, comedies, films, and documentaries. Furthermore, Metropole owns production houses and operates digital content publications. It has four reportable segments which includes Television, Radio, Production & Audiovisual Rights and Diversification involves distribution of niche products, other online revenues, Interactions division. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue from France and also from Television segment.
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