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ISPD NetworkXPAR:ALISP -0.29%83 Gross Margin % is 29.89% as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 47.02. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALISP with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.11 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 944 Media - Diversified companies, ISPD Network ranks worse than 61.33% on this metric.
ISPD Network gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ISPD Network's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:ALISP'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.54 Med: 47.02 Max: 59.39
Current: 32.28
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of ISPD Network was 59.39%. The lowest was 31.54%. And the median was 47.02%.
XPAR:ALISP's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 61.33% of 944
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs XPAR:ALISP: 32.28
ISPD Network had a gross margin of 29.89% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ISPD Network was -8.30% per year.
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
ISPD Network had a gross margin of 29.89% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
ISPD Network Gross Margin % Related Terms
ISPD Network Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ISPD Network'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.
XPAR:ALISP vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, ISPD Network'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.
ISPD Network Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ISPD Network's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ISPD Network'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.
ISPD Network (XPAR:ALISP) has a Gross Margin % of 29.89% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ISPD Network and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 47.02. Over the past decade, ISPD Network's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.54 to 59.39. According to the industry distribution chart, ISPD Network ranks #579 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 61.3%.
Is ISPD Network's Gross Margin % too high?
ISPD Network's current Gross Margin % of 29.89% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 47.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.54 to a high of 59.39. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. ISPD Network's value of 29.89% is 23.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ISPD Network ranks #579 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ISPD Network has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ISPD Network's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ISPD Network ranks #579 out of 944 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ISPD Network in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. ISPD Network's value of 29.89% is 23.3% below this benchmark. Historically, ISPD Network's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.54 to 59.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.02 vs. the industry median of 38.99, ISPD Network 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 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. ISPD Network's current Gross Margin % of 29.89% is 23.3% 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 ISPD Network 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. ISPD Network's current Gross Margin % is 29.89%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 47.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ISPD Network stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISPD Network (XPAR:ALISP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.11, compared to a current price of €1.73 — trading 44.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.89%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 47.02 and 23.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. ISPD Network's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 ISPD Network (XPAR:ALISP), the current Gross Margin % is 29.89% 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 ISPD Network (XPAR:ALISP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISPD Network stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.73 is trading 44.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.11.
GuruFocus considers ISPD Network to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALISP:
Gross Margin %: 29.89% (36% below median its 10-year median of 47.02)
GF Value™: €3.11 vs. price of €1.73 (44.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#579 of 944)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALISP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ISPD Network operates in the online marketing industry. The company specializes in performance and brand marketing. It has two business activities: The online Advertising is managed within the group, covering the advertising activities provided to the company's customers; and Technology services, this activity relates to the servicing of email and SMS platforms, media, consumer intelligence, and e-commerce consultancy platforms. The company offers advertising, content marketing, and cross-channel technology solutions. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Online Advertising Segment.
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