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K Wave Media's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.00 Mil. K Wave Media's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $4.82 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. K Wave Media's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.00 Mil. K Wave Media's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $32.40 Mil. Therefore, K Wave Media's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.26%.
K Wave Media had a gross margin of 9.26% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
During the past 3 years, the highestGross Margin % of K Wave Media was 9.85%. The lowest was 2.55%. And the median was 8.81%.
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
K Wave Media had a gross margin of 9.26% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
K Wave Media Gross Profit Related Terms
K Wave Media Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for K Wave Media's Gross Profit 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 Entertainment subindustry, K Wave Media's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
K Wave Media Gross Profit vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, K Wave Media's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K Wave Media's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.82 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
K Wave Media (KWM) has a Gross Profit of $4.82 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on K Wave Media and its competitors.
Is K Wave Media's Gross Profit too high?
K Wave Media's current Gross Profit is $4.82 Mil. Overall, K Wave Media has a GF Score™ of 6/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K Wave Media's Gross Profit compare to STGZ and FTRK?
K Wave Media's Gross Profit of $4.82 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on K Wave Media and its competitors. K Wave Media's current Gross Profit is $4.82 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K Wave Media stock overvalued right now?
K Wave Media (KWM) has a current Gross Profit of $4.82 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $4.82 Mil. K Wave Media's overall GF Score™ is 6/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K Wave Media (KWM), the current Gross Profit is $4.82 Mil 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.
K Wave Media Ltd is engaged in the IP content business, which focuses on the creation, investment, management, licensing, and monetization of intellectual property (IP) content such as TV programs, movies, dramas, and music. Its operations are reported in four segments: content merchandising, food and beverages, content production, and content investment. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the content merchandising segment, which produces and distributes specialized video merchandise for K-pop artists timed to coincide with their activities, such as concerts, album launches, and fan events. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Korea, and the rest from the USA, Germany, the UK, France, Japan, and other markets.
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