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HopeningXPAR:MLHPE +7.69%67 Gross Margin % is 32.34% as of Dec. 2024, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 31.86. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLHPE with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 944 Media - Diversified companies, Hopening ranks worse than 61.02% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Hopening's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2024 was €5.01 Mil. Hopening's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2024 was €15.50 Mil. Therefore, Hopening's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 32.34%.
Warning Sign:
Hopening SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hopening's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:MLHPE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.84 Med: 31.86 Max: 39.98
Current: 32.34
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hopening was 39.98%. The lowest was 28.84%. And the median was 31.86%.
XPAR:MLHPE's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 61.02% of 944
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs XPAR:MLHPE: 32.34
Hopening had a gross margin of 32.34% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hopening was -2.20% per year.
Hopening (XPAR:MLHPE) 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
Hopening had a gross margin of 32.34% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => 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.
Hopening Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hopening Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hopening'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:MLHPE vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Hopening'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.
Hopening Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hopening's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hopening'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.
Hopening (XPAR:MLHPE) has a Gross Margin % of 32.34% as of Dec. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hopening and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.86. Over the past decade, Hopening's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.84 to 39.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Hopening ranks #576 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 61%.
Is Hopening's Gross Margin % too high?
Hopening's current Gross Margin % of 32.34% is near median its 10-year median of 31.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.84 to a high of 39.98. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Hopening's value of 32.34% is 17.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hopening ranks #576 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hopening has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hopening's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hopening ranks #576 out of 944 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hopening in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Hopening's value of 32.34% is 17.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hopening's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.84 to 39.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.86 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Hopening 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. Hopening's current Gross Margin % of 32.34% is 17.1% 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 Hopening 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. Hopening's current Gross Margin % is 32.34%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hopening stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hopening (XPAR:MLHPE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.06, compared to a current price of €5.60 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.34%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.86 and 17.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Hopening's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Hopening (XPAR:MLHPE), the current Gross Margin % is 32.34% as of Dec. 2024. 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 Hopening (XPAR:MLHPE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hopening stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.60 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.06.
GuruFocus considers Hopening to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLHPE:
Gross Margin %: 32.34% (near median its 10-year median of 31.86)
GF Value™: €6.06 vs. price of €5.60 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.1% below the Media - Diversified median (#576 of 944)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MLHPE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hopening SA specializes in mobilization communications services provided to solidarity associations, public institutions, foundations, and non-profit organizations. It develops public awareness and facilitates the collection of funds.
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