Picturepost Studios (NSE:PPSL) Gross Margin %: -0.29% (As of Mar. 2025)


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What is Picturepost Studios Gross Margin %?

Picturepost Studios NSE:PPSL -4.17% 20 Gross Margin % is -0.29% as of Mar. 2025. GuruFocus rates NSE:PPSL with a GF Score™ of 20/100.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Picturepost Studios's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹-0.6 Mil. Picturepost Studios's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2025 was ₹196.1 Mil. Therefore, Picturepost Studios's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was -0.29%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Picturepost Studios's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


NSE:PPSL's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 38.99
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Picturepost Studios had a gross margin of -0.29% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Picturepost Studios was 0.00% per year.


Picturepost Studios  (NSE:PPSL) 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

Picturepost Studios had a gross margin of -0.29% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.


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Picturepost Studios Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Picturepost Studios'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.

Picturepost Studios Gross Margin % Chart

Picturepost Studios Annual Data
Trend Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Gross Margin %
0.00 52.56 53.07 36.20

Picturepost Studios Semi-Annual Data
Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25
Gross Margin % 0.00 0.00 0.00 77.08 -0.29

NSE:PPSL vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Picturepost Studios'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.


Picturepost Studios Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Picturepost Studios's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Picturepost Studios's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Picturepost Studios Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Picturepost Studios's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2025 )
=134.4 / 371.244
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(371.244 - 236.848) / 371.244
=36.20 %

Picturepost Studios's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2025 )
=-0.6 / 196.143
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(196.143 - 196.707) / 196.143
=-0.29 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of -0.29% mean?
Picturepost Studios (NSE:PPSL) has a Gross Margin % of -0.29% as of Mar. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Picturepost Studios and its competitors.
Is Picturepost Studios' Gross Margin % too high?
Picturepost Studios' current Gross Margin % is -0.29%. Overall, Picturepost Studios has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Picturepost Studios' Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
Picturepost Studios' Gross Margin % of -0.29% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. 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. 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 Picturepost Studios 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. Picturepost Studios's current Gross Margin % is -0.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Picturepost Studios stock overvalued right now?
Picturepost Studios (NSE:PPSL) has a current Gross Margin % of -0.29%. The current Gross Margin % is -0.29%. Picturepost Studios' overall GF Score™ is 20/100. 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 Picturepost Studios (NSE:PPSL), the current Gross Margin % is -0.29% as of Mar. 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.

Picturepost Studios Business Description

Address Junction of S.V. Road & 1st Road, 701, 7th Floor, Sapphire Building, Khar Colony, Khar West, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400052
Picturepost Studios Ltd is a TPN-certified VFX and post-production company specializing in film editing, computer-generated imagery (CGI), visual effects (VFX), video conversion, grading, film, and Commercial mastering of channels and digital platforms. It offers a wide range of services to cater to the diverse needs of the entertainment industry. It is a visual effects company engaged in post-production services, including digital intermediates, visual effects, online editorials, and studio operations. The company works on films, web series, and advertisements, with services such as colour grading, motion design, visual effects, and online editing.
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