CI Games SESTU:CI7 +0.62%68 Gross Margin % is 51.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 43.83. GuruFocus rates STU:CI7 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.43 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Interactive Media companies, CI Games SE ranks worse than 61.17% on this metric.
CI Games SE gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CI Games SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CI7'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.48 Med: 43.83 Max: 71.87
Current: 49.62
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of CI Games SE was 71.87%. The lowest was 11.48%. And the median was 43.83%.
STU:CI7's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 61.17% of 497
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 62.58
vs STU:CI7: 49.62
CI Games SE had a gross margin of 51.46% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CI Games SE was -6.40% per year.
CI Games SE (STU:CI7) 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
CI Games SE had a gross margin of 51.46% 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.
CI Games SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
CI Games SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CI Games SE'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:CI7 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, CI Games SE'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.
CI Games SE Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, CI Games SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CI Games SE'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.
CI Games SE (STU:CI7) has a Gross Margin % of 51.46% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CI Games SE and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 43.83. Over the past decade, CI Games SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.48 to 71.87. According to the industry distribution chart, CI Games SE ranks #304 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is CI Games SE's Gross Margin % too high?
CI Games SE's current Gross Margin % of 51.46% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 43.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.48 to a high of 71.87. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. CI Games SE's value of 51.46% is 17.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CI Games SE ranks #304 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CI Games SE has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CI Games SE's Gross Margin % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, CI Games SE ranks #304 out of 497 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CI Games SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. CI Games SE's value of 51.46% is 17.8% below this benchmark. Historically, CI Games SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.48 to 71.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.83 vs. the industry median of 62.58, CI Games SE 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. CI Games SE's current Gross Margin % of 51.46% is 17.8% 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 CI Games SE 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. CI Games SE's current Gross Margin % is 51.46%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 43.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CI Games SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CI Games SE (STU:CI7) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.43, compared to a current price of €0.49 — trading 13.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.46%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 43.83 and 17.8% below the Interactive Media industry median of 62.58. CI Games SE's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 CI Games SE (STU:CI7), the current Gross Margin % is 51.46% 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 CI Games SE (STU:CI7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CI Games SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.49 is trading 13.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.43.
GuruFocus considers CI Games SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CI7:
Gross Margin %: 51.46% (17% above median its 10-year median of 43.83)
GF Value™: €0.43 vs. price of €0.49 (13.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.8% below the Interactive Media median (#304 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CI7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CI Games SE is engaged in developing, producing, publishing, and distributing computer games. The company offers various games including Sniper Ghost Warrior, Alien Fear, Dogfight 1942, Farm Frenzy and Enemy Front among others.
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