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D.T.C. Industries PCLBKK:DTCI 60 Gross Margin % is 17.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 33.29. GuruFocus rates BKK:DTCI with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿23.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, D.T.C. Industries PCL ranks better than 58.24% on this metric.
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
D.T.C. Industries PCL had a gross margin of 17.71% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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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.
D.T.C. Industries PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
D.T.C. Industries PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for D.T.C. Industries PCL'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.
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, D.T.C. Industries PCL'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.
D.T.C. Industries PCL Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, D.T.C. Industries PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where D.T.C. Industries PCL'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.
D.T.C. Industries PCL (BKK:DTCI) has a Gross Margin % of 17.71% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on D.T.C. Industries PCL and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 33.29. Over the past decade, D.T.C. Industries PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.85 to 37.26. According to the industry distribution chart, D.T.C. Industries PCL ranks #1251 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is D.T.C. Industries PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
D.T.C. Industries PCL's current Gross Margin % of 17.71% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 33.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.85 to a high of 37.26. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. D.T.C. Industries PCL's value of 17.71% is 34% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, D.T.C. Industries PCL ranks #1251 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, D.T.C. Industries PCL has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does D.T.C. Industries PCL's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, D.T.C. Industries PCL ranks #1251 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts D.T.C. Industries PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. D.T.C. Industries PCL's value of 17.71% is 34% below this benchmark. Historically, D.T.C. Industries PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.85 to 37.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.29 vs. the industry median of 26.82, D.T.C. Industries PCL 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.82, based on 2,996 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. D.T.C. Industries PCL's current Gross Margin % of 17.71% is 34% 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 D.T.C. Industries PCL and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. D.T.C. Industries PCL's current Gross Margin % is 17.71%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 33.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is D.T.C. Industries PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D.T.C. Industries PCL (BKK:DTCI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿23.29, compared to a current price of ฿16.90 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.71%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 33.29 and 34% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. D.T.C. Industries PCL's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 D.T.C. Industries PCL (BKK:DTCI), the current Gross Margin % is 17.71% as of Mar. 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.
Is D.T.C. Industries PCL (BKK:DTCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D.T.C. Industries PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿16.90 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿23.29.
GuruFocus considers D.T.C. Industries PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:DTCI:
Gross Margin %: 17.71% (47% below median its 10-year median of 33.29)
GF Value™: ฿23.29 vs. price of ฿16.90 (27.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34% below the Industrial Products median (#1251 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:DTCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
D.T.C. Industries PCL is engaged in the production and trading of pens and related products. Its product offerings include Ballpoint pens, Markers, Wooden pencils, Fine liner and Hi-liter, Retractable pencils, Stamp pads, Endorsing ink, Erasers, Wax crayons, and Metal pens. The segments of the group are the Production and trading of pens and related products, which is the key revenue-generating segment, and the Rental space.
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