Imprimerie ChiratXPAR:MLIMP 61 Gross Margin % is 36.64% as of Sep. 2025, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 46.67. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLIMP with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.60 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Media - Diversified companies, Imprimerie Chirat ranks worse than 53.86% on this metric.
Imprimerie Chirat SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Imprimerie Chirat's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:MLIMP'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.64 Med: 46.67 Max: 51.98
Current: 36.64
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Imprimerie Chirat was 51.98%. The lowest was 36.64%. And the median was 46.67%.
XPAR:MLIMP's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.86% of 945
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.99
vs XPAR:MLIMP: 36.64
Imprimerie Chirat had a gross margin of 36.64% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Imprimerie Chirat was -6.90% 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
Imprimerie Chirat had a gross margin of 36.64% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Imprimerie Chirat Gross Margin % Related Terms
Imprimerie Chirat Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imprimerie Chirat'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 Publishing subindustry, Imprimerie Chirat'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.
Imprimerie Chirat Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Imprimerie Chirat's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imprimerie Chirat'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.
Imprimerie Chirat (XPAR:MLIMP) has a Gross Margin % of 36.64% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Imprimerie Chirat and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 46.67. Over the past decade, Imprimerie Chirat's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.64 to 51.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Imprimerie Chirat ranks #509 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 53.9%.
Is Imprimerie Chirat's Gross Margin % too high?
Imprimerie Chirat's current Gross Margin % of 36.64% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 46.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.64 to a high of 51.98. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Imprimerie Chirat's value of 36.64% is 6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imprimerie Chirat ranks #509 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Imprimerie Chirat has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imprimerie Chirat's Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Imprimerie Chirat ranks #509 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Imprimerie Chirat in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Imprimerie Chirat's value of 36.64% is 6% below this benchmark. Historically, Imprimerie Chirat's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.64 to 51.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.67 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Imprimerie Chirat 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. Imprimerie Chirat's current Gross Margin % of 36.64% is 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 Imprimerie Chirat 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. Imprimerie Chirat's current Gross Margin % is 36.64%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 46.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imprimerie Chirat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imprimerie Chirat (XPAR:MLIMP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.60, compared to a current price of €3.60 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.64%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 46.67 and 6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Imprimerie Chirat's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Imprimerie Chirat (XPAR:MLIMP), the current Gross Margin % is 36.64% as of Sep. 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 Imprimerie Chirat (XPAR:MLIMP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imprimerie Chirat stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.60 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.60.
GuruFocus considers Imprimerie Chirat to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLIMP:
Gross Margin %: 36.64% (21% below median its 10-year median of 46.67)
GF Value™: €5.60 vs. price of €3.60 (35.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6% below the Media - Diversified median (#509 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MLIMP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Imprimerie Chirat SA specializes in printing and publishing of books, magazines, catalogs, and directories. It handles computer-assisted publication, laser burning, offset printing, folding, assembling and binding print materials, packaging and covering.
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