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Starz EntertainmentSTU:V34 +6.96%15 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:V34 with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 942 Media - Diversified companies, Starz Entertainment ranks worse than 106157.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starz Entertainment's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 2 years, the highestGross Margin % of Starz Entertainment was 49.67%. The lowest was 49.67%. And the median was 49.67%.
STU:V34's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 39.195 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Starz Entertainment had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Starz Entertainment was 0.00% per year.
Starz Entertainment (STU:V34) 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
Starz Entertainment had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Starz Entertainment Gross Margin % Related Terms
Starz Entertainment Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starz Entertainment'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:V34 vs AMCX, PLAY, AENT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Starz Entertainment'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.
Starz Entertainment Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Starz Entertainment's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starz Entertainment'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.
Starz Entertainment (STU:V34) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Starz Entertainment and its competitors. Over the past decade, Starz Entertainment's Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.67 to 49.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Starz Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 942 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Starz Entertainment's Gross Margin % too high?
Starz Entertainment's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.67 to a high of 49.67. Based on the distribution chart, Starz Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 942 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Starz Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starz Entertainment's Gross Margin % compare to AMCX and PLAY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Starz Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 942 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Starz Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 39.20. Historically, Starz Entertainment's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.67 to 49.67 over the past decade. 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 39.20, based on 942 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. 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 Starz Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 39.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starz Entertainment's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starz Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Starz Entertainment (STU:V34) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Starz Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 7 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 Starz Entertainment (STU:V34), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Jun. 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.
Starz Entertainment Corp is the premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the popular franchises and series on television. The company offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning. Complementary to any platform or service, it is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry technology, data analytics, and digital infrastructure STARZ app.
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