Imalliance (XPAR:MLIML) Gross Margin %: 96.66% (As of Dec. 2024) — Near Median


XPAR:MLIML Imalliance SA XPAR:MLIML
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Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Imalliance Gross Margin %?

Imalliance XPAR:MLIML 31 Gross Margin % is 96.66% as of Dec. 2024, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 95.94. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLIML with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Media - Diversified companies, Imalliance ranks better than 96.61% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Imalliance's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was €4.83 Mil. Imalliance's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was €5.00 Mil. Therefore, Imalliance's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 96.66%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Imalliance's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XPAR:MLIML' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 95.71   Med: 95.94   Max: 96.84
Current: 96.66


During the past 5 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Imalliance was 96.84%. The lowest was 95.71%. And the median was 95.94%.

XPAR:MLIML's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
96.61% of 945 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.92 vs XPAR:MLIML: 96.66

Imalliance had a gross margin of 96.66% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Imalliance was 0.00% per year.


Imalliance  (XPAR:MLIML) 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

Imalliance had a gross margin of 96.66% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => 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.


Imalliance Gross Margin % Related Terms


Imalliance Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Imalliance'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.

Imalliance Gross Margin % Chart

Imalliance Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec23 Dec24
Gross Margin %
95.71 95.94 95.94 96.84 96.66

Imalliance Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec23 Dec24
Gross Margin % 95.71 95.94 95.94 96.84 96.66

XPAR:MLIML vs NYT, WLY: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Imalliance'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.


Imalliance Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Imalliance's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Imalliance's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Imalliance Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Imalliance's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2024 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2024 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=4.8 / 4.995
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(4.995 - 0.167) / 4.995
=96.66 %

Imalliance's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2024 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2024 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=4.8 / 4.995
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(4.995 - 0.167) / 4.995
=96.66 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 96.66% mean?
Imalliance (XPAR:MLIML) has a Gross Margin % of 96.66% as of Dec. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Imalliance and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 95.94. Over the past decade, Imalliance's Gross Margin % has ranged from 95.71 to 96.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Imalliance ranks #32 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Imalliance's Gross Margin % too high?
Imalliance's current Gross Margin % of 96.66% is near median its 10-year median of 95.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 95.71 to a high of 96.84. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.92. Imalliance's value of 96.66% is 148.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imalliance ranks #32 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Imalliance has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imalliance's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Imalliance ranks #32 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Imalliance in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.92. Imalliance's value of 96.66% is 148.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Imalliance's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 95.71 to 96.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.94 vs. the industry median of 38.92, Imalliance 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.92, 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. Imalliance's current Gross Margin % of 96.66% is 148.4% 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 Imalliance and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imalliance's current Gross Margin % is 96.66%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 95.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imalliance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imalliance (XPAR:MLIML) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.27, compared to a current price of €0.23 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 96.66%, which is near median its 10-year median of 95.94 and 148.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.92. Imalliance's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 2 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 Imalliance (XPAR:MLIML), the current Gross Margin % is 96.66% 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 Imalliance (XPAR:MLIML) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imalliance stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.23 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.27. GuruFocus considers Imalliance to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLIML:

  • Gross Margin %: 96.66% (near median its 10-year median of 95.94)
  • GF Value™: €0.27 vs. price of €0.23 (14.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 148.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#32 of 945)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MLIML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Imalliance Business Description

Address 5 rue Paul Bert, Cap St-Ouen, Saint-Ouen, FRA, 94300
Imalliance SA specializes in editing and publishing catalogs, annual reports, training materials, press releases, newspapers, books, and other advertising documents. The company acts as a platform for content production and multi-format creation in the photo, web, and video fields.
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