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STV Group's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £86.9 Mil. STV Group's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £176.9 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. STV Group's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £86.9 Mil. STV Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £86.9 Mil. Therefore, STV Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was N/A%.
STV Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of STV Group was 65.55%. The lowest was 45.31%. And the median was 55.88%.
Warning Sign:
STV Group PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.3%.
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
STV Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
STV Group Gross Profit Related Terms
STV Group Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for STV Group'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 Broadcasting subindustry, STV Group'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.
STV Group Gross Profit vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, STV Group's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STV Group'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 £176.9 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
(Note that if there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.)
* 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.
STV Group (LSE:STVG) has a Gross Profit of £176.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on STV Group and its competitors.
Is STV Group's Gross Profit too high?
STV Group's current Gross Profit is £176.9 Mil. Overall, STV Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STV Group's Gross Profit compare to NXST?
STV Group's Gross Profit of £176.9 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 STV Group and its competitors. STV Group's current Gross Profit is £176.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STV Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STV Group (LSE:STVG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.19, compared to a current price of £1.07 — trading 51.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is £176.9 Mil. STV Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 8 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 STV Group (LSE:STVG), the current Gross Profit is £176.9 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.
Is STV Group (LSE:STVG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STV Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.07 is trading 51.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.19.
GuruFocus considers STV Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:STVG:
Gross Profit: £176.9 Mil
GF Value™: £2.19 vs. price of £1.07 (51.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:STVG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
STV Group PLC is Scotland's digital media brand, providing consumers with quality content on air, online, and on demand. It is engaged in the production and broadcasting of television programs, the provision of internet services, and the sale of advertising airtime and space in these media. Its segments are Audience and Studios. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Audience segment. The group operates digital services in four cities in Scotland, which provide news, events, offers, pictures, and videos for consumers: STV Glasgow, STV Edinburgh, STV Aberdeen, and STV Dundee.
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