SnailSNAL +5.49%56 Gross Margin % is 42.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 28.64. GuruFocus rates SNAL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Interactive Media companies, Snail ranks worse than 80.68% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Snail's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.66 Mil. Snail's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $27.30 Mil. Therefore, Snail's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.70%.
Warning Sign:
Snail Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Snail's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SNAL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.46 Med: 28.64 Max: 46.13
Current: 31.94
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Snail was 46.13%. The lowest was 9.46%. And the median was 28.64%.
SNAL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 80.68% of 497
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 62.58
vs SNAL: 31.94
Snail had a gross margin of 42.70% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Snail was -8.90% per year.
Snail (NAS:SNAL) 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
Snail had a gross margin of 42.70% 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.
Snail Gross Margin % Related Terms
Snail Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Snail'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.
SNAL vs GAME, GMHS, MSGM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Snail'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.
Snail Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Snail's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Snail'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.
Snail (SNAL) has a Gross Margin % of 42.70% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Snail and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 28.64. Over the past decade, Snail's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.46 to 46.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Snail ranks #401 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 80.7%.
Is Snail's Gross Margin % too high?
Snail's current Gross Margin % of 42.70% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 28.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.46 to a high of 46.13. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. Snail's value of 42.70% is 31.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Snail ranks #401 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Snail has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Snail's Gross Margin % compare to GAME and GMHS?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Snail ranks #401 out of 497 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Snail in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. Snail's value of 42.70% is 31.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Snail's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.46 to 46.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.64 vs. the industry median of 62.58, Snail has consistently been below 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Gross Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 62.58, based on 497 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. Snail's current Gross Margin % of 42.70% is 31.8% below 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 Snail and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Gross Margin % is 62.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Snail's current Gross Margin % is 42.70%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 28.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Snail stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Snail (SNAL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.30, compared to a current price of $0.62 — trading 52.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.70%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 28.64 and 31.8% below the Interactive Media industry median of 62.58. Snail's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Snail (SNAL), the current Gross Margin % is 42.70% 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 Snail (SNAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Snail stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.62 is trading 52.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.30.
GuruFocus considers Snail to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SNAL:
Gross Margin %: 42.70% (49% above median its 10-year median of 28.64)
GF Value™: $1.30 vs. price of $0.62 (52.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.8% below the Interactive Media median (#401 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SNAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Snail Inc is an independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PC's, and mobile devices. The geographic presence of the company is in the United States and the International market, where the majority of its revenue comes from the United States. The Company has one operating and reportable segment. The company operates in the USA, the UK and Other Countries.
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