Diligent MediaNSE:DNAMEDIA -0.69%53 Gross Margin % is 83.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 85.09. GuruFocus rates NSE:DNAMEDIA with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Media - Diversified companies, Diligent Media ranks better than 96.19% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diligent Media's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DNAMEDIA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.64 Med: 85.09 Max: 3777.2
Current: 95.97
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Diligent Media was 3777.20%. The lowest was 25.64%. And the median was 85.09%.
NSE:DNAMEDIA's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 96.19% of 945
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs NSE:DNAMEDIA: 95.97
Diligent Media had a gross margin of 83.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Diligent Media was 0.00% per year.
Diligent Media (NSE:DNAMEDIA) 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
Diligent Media had a gross margin of 83.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Diligent Media Gross Margin % Related Terms
Diligent Media Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diligent Media'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.
NSE:DNAMEDIA vs NYT, WLY: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Diligent Media'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.
Diligent Media Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Diligent Media's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diligent Media'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.
Diligent Media (NSE:DNAMEDIA) has a Gross Margin % of 83.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Diligent Media and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 85.09. Over the past decade, Diligent Media's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.64 to 3,777.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Diligent Media ranks #36 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Diligent Media's Gross Margin % too high?
Diligent Media's current Gross Margin % of 83.85% is near median its 10-year median of 85.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.64 to a high of 3,777.20. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Diligent Media's value of 83.85% is 115.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diligent Media ranks #36 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Diligent Media has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diligent Media's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Diligent Media ranks #36 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Diligent Media in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Diligent Media's value of 83.85% is 115.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Diligent Media's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.64 to 3,777.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 85.09 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Diligent Media 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 38.99, based on 945 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. Diligent Media's current Gross Margin % of 83.85% is 115.1% 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 Diligent Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diligent Media's current Gross Margin % is 83.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 85.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diligent Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diligent Media (NSE:DNAMEDIA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2.65, compared to a current price of ₹2.89 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 83.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 85.09 and 115.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Diligent Media's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Diligent Media (NSE:DNAMEDIA), the current Gross Margin % is 83.85% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Diligent Media (NSE:DNAMEDIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diligent Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹2.89 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2.65.
GuruFocus considers Diligent Media to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:DNAMEDIA:
Gross Margin %: 83.85% (near median its 10-year median of 85.09)
GF Value™: ₹2.65 vs. price of ₹2.89 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 115.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#36 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DNAMEDIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Diligent Media Corp Ltd is a media company. Its core business activities include printing, publication, and distribution of newspapers having editions at Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur and Ahmedabad. The firm owns English broadsheet daily named DNA. Its product portfolio includes DNA Money, DNA After Hrs, JBM just before Monday and DNA property.
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