Vivendi SEXPAR:VIV +0.37%64 Gross Margin % is 30.86% as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 42.55. GuruFocus rates XPAR:VIV with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Interactive Media companies, Vivendi SE ranks worse than 82.49% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Vivendi SE's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €50.0 Mil. Vivendi SE's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €162.0 Mil. Therefore, Vivendi SE's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 30.86%.
Warning Sign:
Vivendi SE gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -9.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vivendi SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:VIV'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.96 Med: 42.55 Max: 45.32
Current: 30.62
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Vivendi SE was 45.32%. The lowest was 28.96%. And the median was 42.55%.
XPAR:VIV's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 82.49% of 497
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 62.58
vs XPAR:VIV: 30.62
Vivendi SE had a gross margin of 30.86% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Vivendi SE was -9.30% per year.
Vivendi SE (XPAR:VIV) 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
Vivendi SE had a gross margin of 30.86% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
Vivendi SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vivendi SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vivendi SE'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.
XPAR:VIV vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Vivendi SE'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.
Vivendi SE Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Vivendi SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vivendi SE'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.
Vivendi SE (XPAR:VIV) has a Gross Margin % of 30.86% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vivendi SE and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 42.55. Over the past decade, Vivendi SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.96 to 45.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Vivendi SE ranks #410 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 82.5%.
Is Vivendi SE's Gross Margin % too high?
Vivendi SE's current Gross Margin % of 30.86% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 42.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.96 to a high of 45.32. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. Vivendi SE's value of 30.86% is 50.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vivendi SE ranks #410 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vivendi SE has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vivendi SE's Gross Margin % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Vivendi SE ranks #410 out of 497 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vivendi SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. Vivendi SE's value of 30.86% is 50.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Vivendi SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.96 to 45.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.55 vs. the industry median of 62.58, Vivendi SE 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Gross Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 62.58, based on 497 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. Vivendi SE's current Gross Margin % of 30.86% is 50.7% 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 Vivendi SE and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Gross Margin % is 62.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vivendi SE's current Gross Margin % is 30.86%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 42.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vivendi SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vivendi SE (XPAR:VIV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.21, compared to a current price of €2.17 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.86%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 42.55 and 50.7% below the Interactive Media industry median of 62.58. Vivendi SE's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Vivendi SE (XPAR:VIV), the current Gross Margin % is 30.86% 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 Vivendi SE (XPAR:VIV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vivendi SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.17 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.21.
GuruFocus considers Vivendi SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:VIV:
Gross Margin %: 30.86% (27% below median its 10-year median of 42.55)
GF Value™: €2.21 vs. price of €2.17 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.7% below the Interactive Media median (#410 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:VIV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vivendi SE operates in the content, media, and entertainment sector through a portfolio of listed and unlisted investments. Its activities include ownership of a video game business, Gameloft, and equity stakes in companies such as Universal Music Group, Banijay, Lagardère, MediaForEurope, and Prisa. Its business segments include Gameloft and Other, with the majority of revenue generated from the Gameloft segment. Geographically, the group derives the maximum revenue from North America, followed by EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, Africa), Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
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