S4 CapitalSCPPF -6.21%41 Gross Margin % is 87.42% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 86.14. GuruFocus rates SCPPF with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Media - Diversified companies, S4 Capital ranks better than 92.03% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. S4 Capital's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $462 Mil. S4 Capital's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $528 Mil. Therefore, S4 Capital's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 87.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for S4 Capital's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SCPPF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 79.63 Med: 86.14 Max: 89.16
Current: 89.16
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of S4 Capital was 89.16%. The lowest was 79.63%. And the median was 86.14%.
SCPPF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 92.03% of 953
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.9
vs SCPPF: 89.16
S4 Capital had a gross margin of 87.42% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for S4 Capital was 1.30% per year.
S4 Capital (OTCPK:SCPPF) 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
S4 Capital had a gross margin of 87.42% 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.
S4 Capital Gross Margin % Related Terms
S4 Capital Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for S4 Capital'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, S4 Capital'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.
S4 Capital Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, S4 Capital's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S4 Capital'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.
S4 Capital (SCPPF) has a Gross Margin % of 87.42% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on S4 Capital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 86.14. Over the past decade, S4 Capital's Gross Margin % has ranged from 79.63 to 89.16. According to the industry distribution chart, S4 Capital ranks #76 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is S4 Capital's Gross Margin % too high?
S4 Capital's current Gross Margin % of 87.42% is near median its 10-year median of 86.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 79.63 to a high of 89.16. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. S4 Capital's value of 87.42% is 124.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S4 Capital ranks #76 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, S4 Capital has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S4 Capital's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, S4 Capital ranks #76 out of 953 companies for Gross Margin %. This places S4 Capital in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. S4 Capital's value of 87.42% is 124.7% above this benchmark. Historically, S4 Capital's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 79.63 to 89.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 86.14 vs. the industry median of 38.90, S4 Capital 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 38.90, based on 953 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. S4 Capital's current Gross Margin % of 87.42% is 124.7% 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 S4 Capital and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S4 Capital's current Gross Margin % is 87.42%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 86.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S4 Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S4 Capital (SCPPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.36, compared to a current price of $0.44 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 87.42%, which is near median its 10-year median of 86.14 and 124.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.90. S4 Capital's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 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 S4 Capital (SCPPF), the current Gross Margin % is 87.42% 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 S4 Capital (SCPPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S4 Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.44 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.36.
GuruFocus considers S4 Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCPPF:
Gross Margin %: 87.42% (near median its 10-year median of 86.14)
GF Value™: $0.36 vs. price of $0.44 (21.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 124.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#76 of 953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCPPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
S4 Capital PLC is a company whose principal business activities are focused on the provision of new age/new era digital advertising and marketing services. It builds a purely digital advertising and marketing services business for multinational, regional, and local clients and millennial-driven influencer brands. The company integrates businesses in three practice areas: First-Party Data, Content, and Programmatic. The group is organized into two reportable segments- the Marketing Services and Technology Services practices. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Content segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the Americas, followed by Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and then Asia Pacific.
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