AgoraWAR:AGO -2.70%82 Gross Margin % is 36.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 30.99. GuruFocus rates WAR:AGO with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of zł10.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 942 Media - Diversified companies, Agora ranks better than 51.49% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Agora's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł132 Mil. Agora's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł365 Mil. Therefore, Agora's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Agora's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:AGO'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.47 Med: 30.99 Max: 39.69
Current: 39.69
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Agora was 39.69%. The lowest was 22.47%. And the median was 30.99%.
WAR:AGO's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 51.49% of 942
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.94
vs WAR:AGO: 39.69
Agora had a gross margin of 36.22% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Agora was 10.90% per year.
Agora (WAR:AGO) 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
Agora had a gross margin of 36.22% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Agora Gross Margin % Related Terms
Agora Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Agora'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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Agora'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.
Agora Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Agora's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Agora'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.
Agora (WAR:AGO) has a Gross Margin % of 36.22% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Agora and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 30.99. Over the past decade, Agora's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.47 to 39.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Agora ranks #457 out of 942 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Agora's Gross Margin % too high?
Agora's current Gross Margin % of 36.22% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 30.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.47 to a high of 39.69. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.94. Agora's value of 36.22% is 7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Agora ranks #457 out of 942 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Agora has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Agora's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Agora ranks #457 out of 942 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Agora in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.94. Agora's value of 36.22% is 7% below this benchmark. Historically, Agora's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.47 to 39.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.99 vs. the industry median of 38.94, Agora 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.94, 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. Agora's current Gross Margin % of 36.22% is 7% 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 Agora and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Agora's current Gross Margin % is 36.22%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 30.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Agora stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agora (WAR:AGO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł10.94, compared to a current price of zł8.64 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.22%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 30.99 and 7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.94. Agora's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Agora (WAR:AGO), the current Gross Margin % is 36.22% 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 Agora (WAR:AGO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agora stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł8.64 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł10.94.
GuruFocus considers Agora to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:AGO:
Gross Margin %: 36.22% (17% above median its 10-year median of 30.99)
GF Value™: zł10.94 vs. price of zł8.64 (21% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7% below the Media - Diversified median (#457 of 942)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:AGO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Agora SA is one of the leading media company in Poland. It is engaged in the business of publishing of daily newspapers, magazines and periodic print media. It also provides television advertising, radio broadcasting and online services. The company's publishing portfolio includes Gazeta Wyborcza, and Metro newspaper and several magazines. The internet offering includes Internet portals such as Gazeta.pl, Sport.pl and Blox.pl. In the area radio of broadcasting industry, the company operates more than 15 radio stations including such brands as TOK FM, Rock Radio and Golden Hits (Zlote Przeboje), Radio Pogoda, and Internet radio Tuba.fm and Tuba.pl. The firm also manages a digital terrestrial TV channel called METRO.
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