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Havas NV's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,362 Mil. Havas NV's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,799 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Havas NV's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,362 Mil. Havas NV's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,416 Mil. Therefore, Havas NV's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 96.19%.
Havas NV had a gross margin of 96.19% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Havas NV was 95.82%. The lowest was 93.67%. And the median was 95.54%.
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
Havas NV had a gross margin of 96.19% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Havas NV Gross Profit Related Terms
Havas NV Gross Profit Historical Data
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* 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.
XAMS:HAVAS vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Havas NV'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.
Havas NV Gross Profit vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Havas NV's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Havas NV's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,799 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.
Havas NV (XAMS:HAVAS) has a Gross Profit of €2,799 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Havas NV and its competitors.
Is Havas NV's Gross Profit too high?
Havas NV's current Gross Profit is €2,799 Mil. Overall, Havas NV has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Havas NV's Gross Profit compare to APP and OMC?
Havas NV's Gross Profit of €2,799 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 Havas NV and its competitors. Havas NV's current Gross Profit is €2,799 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Havas NV stock overvalued right now?
Havas NV (XAMS:HAVAS) has a current Gross Profit of €2,799 Mil. The current Gross Profit is €2,799 Mil. Havas NV's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Havas NV (XAMS:HAVAS), the current Gross Profit is €2,799 Mil as of Jun. 2026. 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.
Havas NV is a communications group providing integrated advertising, media, and healthcare-focused communication services. Its has three business lines: (i) Havas Creative, which delivers creative services, from advertising, brand strategy and business transformation to digital and social media solutions as well as public relations and events; (ii) Havas Media, which is dedicated to delivering comprehensive media experiences, through media planning and buying, fan engagement, retail media and e-commerce, as well as data analytics services to optimize client advertising investments; and (iii) Havas Health, which focuses on healthcare and wellness communications, providing specialized marketing services to pharmaceutical companies. The majority of revenue is derived from Havas Creative.
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