IMPRESA SGPSXLIS:IPR 19 Gross Margin % is 37.59% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 35.10. GuruFocus rates XLIS:IPR with a GF Score™ of 19/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Media - Diversified companies, IMPRESA SGPS ranks worse than 57.14% 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
IMPRESA SGPS had a gross margin of 37.59% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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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.
IMPRESA SGPS Gross Margin % Related Terms
IMPRESA SGPS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IMPRESA SGPS'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 Broadcasting subindustry, IMPRESA SGPS'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.
IMPRESA SGPS Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, IMPRESA SGPS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IMPRESA SGPS'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.
IMPRESA SGPS (XLIS:IPR) has a Gross Margin % of 37.59% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on IMPRESA SGPS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.10. Over the past decade, IMPRESA SGPS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.15 to 41.79. According to the industry distribution chart, IMPRESA SGPS ranks #540 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is IMPRESA SGPS's Gross Margin % too high?
IMPRESA SGPS's current Gross Margin % of 37.59% is near median its 10-year median of 35.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.15 to a high of 41.79. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. IMPRESA SGPS's value of 37.59% is 3.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IMPRESA SGPS ranks #540 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IMPRESA SGPS has a GF Score™ of 19/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IMPRESA SGPS's Gross Margin % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, IMPRESA SGPS ranks #540 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This places IMPRESA SGPS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. IMPRESA SGPS's value of 37.59% is 3.6% below this benchmark. Historically, IMPRESA SGPS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.15 to 41.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.10 vs. the industry median of 38.99, IMPRESA SGPS 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 38.99, based on 945 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. IMPRESA SGPS's current Gross Margin % of 37.59% is 3.6% 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 IMPRESA SGPS 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. IMPRESA SGPS's current Gross Margin % is 37.59%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IMPRESA SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMPRESA SGPS (XLIS:IPR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.14, compared to a current price of €0.18 — trading 29.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.59%, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.10 and 3.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. IMPRESA SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 IMPRESA SGPS (XLIS:IPR), the current Gross Margin % is 37.59% as of Dec. 2025. 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 IMPRESA SGPS (XLIS:IPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMPRESA SGPS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.18 is trading 29.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.14.
GuruFocus considers IMPRESA SGPS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XLIS:IPR:
Gross Margin %: 37.59% (near median its 10-year median of 35.10)
GF Value™: €0.14 vs. price of €0.18 (29.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.6% below the Media - Diversified median (#540 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XLIS:IPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IMPRESA SGPS SA, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the media sector, notably through the broadcasting of television programs and the publication of print and digital publications. The Group's reportable segments are: Television, Publishing, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from the Television segment, which broadcasts television channels like SIC, SIC Noticias, SIC Radical, SIC Internacional, SIC Mulher, SIC K, SIC Caras, SIC Novelas, and the streaming service OPTO on free-to-air and cable television under broadcasting licenses. This segment also includes GMTS and SIC Studios. The Publishing segment publishes newspapers, books, and other publications, including the weekly newspaper, Expresso. Geographically, the majority of the Group's revenue is derived from Portugal.
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