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Starward IndustriesWAR:STA -1.03%51 Gross Margin % is 87.64% as of Jun. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 102.75. GuruFocus rates WAR:STA with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of zł6.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 498 Interactive Media companies, Starward Industries ranks better than 71.29% on this metric.
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
Starward Industries had a gross margin of 87.64% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Starward Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Starward Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starward Industries'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.
WAR:STA vs NTES, TTWO, RBLX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Starward Industries'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.
Starward Industries Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Starward Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starward Industries'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.
Starward Industries (WAR:STA) has a Gross Margin % of 87.64% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Starward Industries and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 102.75. Over the past decade, Starward Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 81.30 to 124.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Starward Industries ranks #143 out of 498 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is Starward Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Starward Industries' current Gross Margin % of 87.64% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 102.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 81.30 to a high of 124.20. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 61.51. Starward Industries' value of 87.64% is 42.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starward Industries ranks #143 out of 498 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Starward Industries has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starward Industries' Gross Margin % compare to NTES and TTWO?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Starward Industries ranks #143 out of 498 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Starward Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 61.51. Starward Industries' value of 87.64% is 42.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Starward Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 81.30 to 124.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 102.75 vs. the industry median of 61.51, Starward Industries 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Gross Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 61.51, based on 498 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. Starward Industries's current Gross Margin % of 87.64% is 42.5% 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 Starward Industries and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Gross Margin % is 61.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starward Industries's current Gross Margin % is 87.64%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 102.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starward Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starward Industries (WAR:STA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł6.20, compared to a current price of zł7.68 — trading 23.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 87.64%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 102.75 and 42.5% above the Interactive Media industry median of 61.51. Starward Industries' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 Starward Industries (WAR:STA), the current Gross Margin % is 87.64% 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.
Is Starward Industries (WAR:STA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starward Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł7.68 is trading 23.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł6.20.
GuruFocus considers Starward Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:STA:
Gross Margin %: 87.64% (15% below median its 10-year median of 102.75)
GF Value™: zł6.20 vs. price of zł7.68 (23.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.5% above the Interactive Media median (#143 of 498)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:STA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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