The Standard Group PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Standard Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:SGL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 66.68 Med: 72.43 Max: 82.89
Current: 69.23
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of The Standard Group was 82.89%. The lowest was 66.68%. And the median was 72.43%.
NAI:SGL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.89% of 942
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.94
vs NAI:SGL: 69.23
The Standard Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for The Standard Group was -1.20% per year.
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) 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
The Standard Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
The Standard Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
The Standard Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Standard Group'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, The Standard Group'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.
The Standard Group Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Standard Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Standard Group'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.
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on The Standard Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, The Standard Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.68 to 82.89. According to the industry distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #180 out of 942 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is The Standard Group's Gross Margin % too high?
The Standard Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.68 to a high of 82.89. Based on the distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #180 out of 942 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Standard Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Standard Group's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #180 out of 942 companies for Gross Margin %. This places The Standard Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.94. Historically, The Standard Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.68 to 82.89 over the past decade. 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 38.94, based on 942 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. 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 The Standard Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Standard Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Standard Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES3.43, compared to a current price of KES5.98 — trading 74.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. The Standard Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Jun. 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES5.98 is trading 74.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES3.43.
GuruFocus considers The Standard Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:SGL:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: KES3.43 vs. price of KES5.98 (74.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:SGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Standard Group PLC is a multimedia media company in Kenya. The company gathers and shares information through print, Television, Radio, and Digital Media. The company provides a wide range of media products: print titles like The Standard, The Nairobian, and The Standard Courier; radio stations including Radio Maisha, Spice FM, Vybez Radio, and Berur FM; TV channels such as KTN Home, KTN News, BTV, and KTN Farmers TV; and digital services like the E-paper, Reader Revenue, Standardmedia. co.ke, Digger Classifieds, and Value Added Services. The segments of the company are Print and Broadcast.
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