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Digital Chosun CoXKRX:033130 +0.16%83 Gross Margin % is 99.17% as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 98.31. GuruFocus rates XKRX:033130 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩2,062.99 (Fairly Valued). Among 493 Interactive Media companies, Digital Chosun Co ranks better than 89.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Digital Chosun Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:033130'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.53 Med: 98.31 Max: 99.1
Current: 99.1
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Digital Chosun Co was 99.10%. The lowest was 25.53%. And the median was 98.31%.
XKRX:033130's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.05% of 493
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 61.61
vs XKRX:033130: 99.10
Digital Chosun Co had a gross margin of 99.17% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Digital Chosun Co was 0.00% per year.
Digital Chosun Co (XKRX:033130) 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
Digital Chosun Co had a gross margin of 99.17% 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.
Digital Chosun Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Digital Chosun Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Digital Chosun Co'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.
XKRX:033130 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Digital Chosun Co'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.
Digital Chosun Co Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Digital Chosun Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Digital Chosun Co'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.
Digital Chosun Co (XKRX:033130) has a Gross Margin % of 99.17% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Digital Chosun Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 98.31. Over the past decade, Digital Chosun Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.53 to 99.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Digital Chosun Co ranks #54 out of 493 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is Digital Chosun Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Digital Chosun Co's current Gross Margin % of 99.17% is near median its 10-year median of 98.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.53 to a high of 99.10. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 61.61. Digital Chosun Co's value of 99.17% is 61% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Digital Chosun Co ranks #54 out of 493 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Digital Chosun Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Digital Chosun Co's Gross Margin % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Digital Chosun Co ranks #54 out of 493 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Digital Chosun Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 61.61. Digital Chosun Co's value of 99.17% is 61% above this benchmark. Historically, Digital Chosun Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.53 to 99.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 98.31 vs. the industry median of 61.61, Digital Chosun Co 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 61.61, based on 493 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. Digital Chosun Co's current Gross Margin % of 99.17% is 61% 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 Digital Chosun Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Gross Margin % is 61.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Digital Chosun Co's current Gross Margin % is 99.17%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 98.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Digital Chosun Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digital Chosun Co (XKRX:033130) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩2,062.99, compared to a current price of ₩1,913.00 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 99.17%, which is near median its 10-year median of 98.31 and 61% above the Interactive Media industry median of 61.61. Digital Chosun Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100. 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 Digital Chosun Co (XKRX:033130), the current Gross Margin % is 99.17% 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 Digital Chosun Co (XKRX:033130) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digital Chosun Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩1,913.00 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩2,062.99.
GuruFocus considers Digital Chosun Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:033130:
Gross Margin %: 99.17% (near median its 10-year median of 98.31)
GF Value™: ₩2,062.99 vs. price of ₩1,913.00 (7.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61% above the Interactive Media median (#54 of 493)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:033130 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Digital Chosun Co Ltd operates in the internet content and information industry in South Korea. The company operates web portals and databases that provides internet news, advertisement, digital contents, and education program.
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