DouYu International Holdings (STU:DY8) 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
DouYu International Holdings had a gross margin of 15.74% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
DouYu International Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
DouYu International Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:DY8 vs BZFD, ELRE, TZOO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, DouYu International Holdings'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.
DouYu International Holdings Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, DouYu International Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DouYu International Holdings'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.
DouYu International Holdings (STU:DY8) has a Gross Margin % of 15.74% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DouYu International Holdings and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 12.13. According to the industry distribution chart, DouYu International Holdings ranks #461 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is DouYu International Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
DouYu International Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 15.74% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 12.13. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. DouYu International Holdings' value of 15.74% is 74.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DouYu International Holdings ranks #461 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DouYu International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DouYu International Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to BZFD and ELRE?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, DouYu International Holdings ranks #461 out of 497 companies for Gross Margin %. This places DouYu International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. DouYu International Holdings' value of 15.74% is 74.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.13 vs. the industry median of 62.58, DouYu International Holdings 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. DouYu International Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 15.74% is 74.8% 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 DouYu International Holdings 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. DouYu International Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 15.74%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 12.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DouYu International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
DouYu International Holdings (STU:DY8) has a current Gross Margin % of 15.74%. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.53, compared to a current price of €4.16 — trading 24.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.74%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 12.13 and 74.8% below the Interactive Media industry median of 62.58. DouYu International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 DouYu International Holdings (STU:DY8), the current Gross Margin % is 15.74% 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 DouYu International Holdings (STU:DY8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DouYu International Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.16 is trading 24.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.53.
Key valuation signals for STU:DY8:
Gross Margin %: 15.74% (30% above median its 10-year median of 12.13)
GF Value™: €5.53 vs. price of €4.16 (24.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.8% below the Interactive Media median (#461 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DY8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DouYu International Holdings Ltd is a game-centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain. The company aims to build an integrated game-centric ecosystem of livestreaming, video, voice, graphic content, and other interactive and community features. The company operates the platform both on mobile apps and PC portals, through which users can enjoy immersive and interactive games and entertainment livestreaming, access a wide array of video and graphic content, and participate in community events and discussions.
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