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Cheetah MobileSTU:0C9 -0.76%49 Gross Margin % is 64.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 67.37. GuruFocus rates STU:0C9 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Interactive Media companies, Cheetah Mobile ranks better than 57.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cheetah Mobile's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:0C9'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 64.22 Med: 67.37 Max: 72.5
Current: 70.43
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cheetah Mobile was 72.50%. The lowest was 64.22%. And the median was 67.37%.
STU:0C9's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.34% of 497
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 62.58
vs STU:0C9: 70.43
Cheetah Mobile had a gross margin of 64.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cheetah Mobile was 0.40% per year.
Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) 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
Cheetah Mobile had a gross margin of 64.31% 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.
Cheetah Mobile Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cheetah Mobile Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cheetah Mobile'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.
STU:0C9 vs WSHP, TEAD, LVO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cheetah Mobile'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.
Cheetah Mobile Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Cheetah Mobile's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cheetah Mobile'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.
Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) has a Gross Margin % of 64.31% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cheetah Mobile and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 67.37. Over the past decade, Cheetah Mobile's Gross Margin % has ranged from 64.22 to 72.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheetah Mobile ranks #212 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Cheetah Mobile's Gross Margin % too high?
Cheetah Mobile's current Gross Margin % of 64.31% is near median its 10-year median of 67.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 64.22 to a high of 72.50. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. Cheetah Mobile's value of 64.31% is 2.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheetah Mobile ranks #212 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cheetah Mobile has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheetah Mobile's Gross Margin % compare to WSHP and TEAD?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cheetah Mobile ranks #212 out of 497 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Cheetah Mobile in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. Cheetah Mobile's value of 64.31% is 2.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Cheetah Mobile's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 64.22 to 72.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.37 vs. the industry median of 62.58, Cheetah Mobile 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 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. Cheetah Mobile's current Gross Margin % of 64.31% is 2.8% 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 Cheetah Mobile 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. Cheetah Mobile's current Gross Margin % is 64.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 67.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheetah Mobile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.15, compared to a current price of €2.62 — trading 49.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 64.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 67.37 and 2.8% above the Interactive Media industry median of 62.58. Cheetah Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 2 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 Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9), the current Gross Margin % is 64.31% 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 Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheetah Mobile stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.62 is trading 49.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.15.
GuruFocus considers Cheetah Mobile to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:0C9:
Gross Margin %: 64.31% (near median its 10-year median of 67.37)
GF Value™: €5.15 vs. price of €2.62 (49.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.8% above the Interactive Media median (#212 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0C9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cheetah Mobile Inc along with its subsidiaries provides comprehensive products and services on PCs and mobile devices. It generates revenue from utility-related business, including advertising services and premium membership services. It also provides multi-cloud management platform and overseas advertising agency service. The company operates in two segments: Internet business, and AI and others. The companies products and services includes Robotic Products, Global to B Services etc. The firm's majority of the revenue is derived from the internet business segment that provides mobile advertising services to advertising customers, as well as selling advertisements and referring user traffic on its mobile and PC platforms. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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