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The historical rank and industry rank for SPORTTOTAL AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:WIG1's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 38.99 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
SPORTTOTAL AG had a gross margin of 18.67% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SPORTTOTAL AG was 0.00% per year.
SPORTTOTAL AG (XTER:WIG1) 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
SPORTTOTAL AG had a gross margin of 18.67% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 => No sustainable 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.
SPORTTOTAL AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
SPORTTOTAL AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SPORTTOTAL AG'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.
XTER:WIG1 vs NFLX, DIS, LYV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, SPORTTOTAL AG'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.
SPORTTOTAL AG Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, SPORTTOTAL AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SPORTTOTAL AG'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.
SPORTTOTAL AG (XTER:WIG1) has a Gross Margin % of 18.67% as of Jun. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SPORTTOTAL AG and its competitors.
Is SPORTTOTAL AG's Gross Margin % too high?
SPORTTOTAL AG's current Gross Margin % is 18.67%. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. SPORTTOTAL AG's value of 18.67% is 52.1% below this industry median. Overall, SPORTTOTAL AG has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SPORTTOTAL AG's Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
SPORTTOTAL AG's Gross Margin % of 18.67% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. SPORTTOTAL AG's value of 18.67% is 52.1% below this benchmark. 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 941 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. SPORTTOTAL AG's current Gross Margin % of 18.67% is 52.1% 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 SPORTTOTAL AG 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. SPORTTOTAL AG's current Gross Margin % is 18.67%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SPORTTOTAL AG stock overvalued right now?
SPORTTOTAL AG (XTER:WIG1) has a current Gross Margin % of 18.67%. The current Gross Margin % is 18.67% and 52.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. SPORTTOTAL AG's overall GF Score™ is 10/100. 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 SPORTTOTAL AG (XTER:WIG1), the current Gross Margin % is 18.67% as of Jun. 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.
SPORTTOTAL AG is a Germany-based company. It is engaged in the sports and entertainment media sectors. The company offers range of products includes outside television broadcast, rental and racing services, television and film production, editorial, graphic and result services, high-end technology, live events and television marketing.
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