Storytel ABSTRYF 69 Gross Margin % is 45.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 38.83. GuruFocus rates STRYF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Media - Diversified companies, Storytel AB ranks better than 60.23% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Storytel AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $47.5 Mil. Storytel AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $105.1 Mil. Therefore, Storytel AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Storytel AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STRYF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.75 Med: 38.83 Max: 45.73
Current: 45.73
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Storytel AB was 45.73%. The lowest was 35.75%. And the median was 38.83%.
STRYF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 60.23% of 953
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.9
vs STRYF: 45.73
Storytel AB had a gross margin of 45.15% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Storytel AB was 3.60% per year.
Storytel AB (OTCPK:STRYF) 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
Storytel AB had a gross margin of 45.15% 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.
Storytel AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Storytel AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Storytel AB'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, Storytel AB'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.
Storytel AB Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Storytel AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Storytel AB'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.
Storytel AB (STRYF) has a Gross Margin % of 45.15% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Storytel AB and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 38.83. Over the past decade, Storytel AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.75 to 45.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Storytel AB ranks #379 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Storytel AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Storytel AB's current Gross Margin % of 45.15% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 38.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.75 to a high of 45.73. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. Storytel AB's value of 45.15% is 16.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Storytel AB ranks #379 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Storytel AB has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Storytel AB's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Storytel AB ranks #379 out of 953 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Storytel AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. Storytel AB's value of 45.15% is 16.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Storytel AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.75 to 45.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.83 vs. the industry median of 38.90, Storytel AB 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. Storytel AB's current Gross Margin % of 45.15% is 16.1% 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 Storytel AB 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. Storytel AB's current Gross Margin % is 45.15%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 38.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Storytel AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Storytel AB (STRYF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.78, compared to a current price of $10.48 — trading 34.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.15%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 38.83 and 16.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.90. Storytel AB's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Storytel AB (STRYF), the current Gross Margin % is 45.15% 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 Storytel AB (STRYF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Storytel AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.48 is trading 34.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.78.
GuruFocus considers Storytel AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STRYF:
Gross Margin %: 45.15% (16% above median its 10-year median of 38.83)
GF Value™: $7.78 vs. price of $10.48 (34.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#379 of 953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STRYF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Storytel AB operates in the book and publishing sector. The Storytel organization comprises two divisions: Streaming and Publishing. Within the Streaming division, the company provides a subscription service for audiobooks and e-books under the Storytel and Mofibo brands, currently in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, USA, Poland, Iceland and other countries. The Publishing division comprises Norstedts, Massolit, Kontentan, Telegram, the Danish publisher People's Press (adults), Raben and Sjogren and B. Wahlstroms (children and young adults), as well as Norstedts Kartor.
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