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Urban OneUONE -0.20%44 Gross Margin % is 61.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 70.98. GuruFocus rates UONE with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 944 Media - Diversified companies, Urban One ranks better than 77.86% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Urban One's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $47.6 Mil. Urban One's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $77.7 Mil. Therefore, Urban One's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 61.36%.
Warning Sign:
Urban One Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Urban One's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
UONE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 65.3 Med: 70.98 Max: 74.69
Current: 65.3
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Urban One was 74.69%. The lowest was 65.30%. And the median was 70.98%.
UONE's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 77.86% of 944
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs UONE: 65.30
Urban One had a gross margin of 61.36% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Urban One was -1.70% per year.
Urban One (NAS:UONE) 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
Urban One had a gross margin of 61.36% 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.
Urban One Gross Margin % Related Terms
Urban One Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Urban One'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.
UONE vs SALM, XHLD, TVTV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Urban One'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.
Urban One Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Urban One's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Urban One'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.
Urban One (UONE) has a Gross Margin % of 61.36% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Urban One and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 70.98. Over the past decade, Urban One's Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.30 to 74.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Urban One ranks #209 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Urban One's Gross Margin % too high?
Urban One's current Gross Margin % of 61.36% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 70.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.30 to a high of 74.69. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Urban One's value of 61.36% is 57.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Urban One ranks #209 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Urban One has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Urban One's Gross Margin % compare to SALM and XHLD?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Urban One ranks #209 out of 944 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Urban One in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Urban One's value of 61.36% is 57.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Urban One's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.30 to 74.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.98 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Urban One 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 38.99, based on 944 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. Urban One's current Gross Margin % of 61.36% is 57.4% 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 Urban One and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Urban One's current Gross Margin % is 61.36%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 70.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Urban One stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban One (UONE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.45, compared to a current price of $4.92 — trading 66% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 61.36%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 70.98 and 57.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Urban One's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Urban One (UONE), the current Gross Margin % is 61.36% 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 Urban One (UONE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban One stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.92 is trading 66% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.45.
GuruFocus considers Urban One to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for UONE:
Gross Margin %: 61.36% (14% below median its 10-year median of 70.98)
GF Value™: $14.45 vs. price of $4.92 (66% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#209 of 944)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UONE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Urban One Inc is an urban oriented, multi-media company. Its business is radio broadcasting franchise that is the radio broadcasting operation that targets African-American and urban listeners. It operates through the following segments: Radio Broadcasting, Reach Media, Digital, and Cable Television. The Radio Broadcasting segment includes all the broadcasting related operations. The Reach Media segment consists of the Tom Joyner Morning Show and its related activities. The Digital segment focuses on its online business, including the operations of Interactive One. The Cable Television segment deals with TV One's operations.
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