Dalal Street Investments (BOM:501148) Gross Margin %: 57.80% (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Below Median

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BOM:501148 Dalal Street Investments Ltd BOM:501148
55 GF Score
Price ₹385.50
GF Value ₹279.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Dalal Street Investments Gross Margin %?

Dalal Street Investments BOM:501148 55 Gross Margin % is 57.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 71.32. GuruFocus rates BOM:501148 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹279.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 619 Capital Markets companies, Dalal Street Investments ranks better than 51.53% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Dalal Street Investments's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹0.87 Mil. Dalal Street Investments's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1.50 Mil. Therefore, Dalal Street Investments's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 57.80%.

Warning Sign:

Dalal Street Investments Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11.7%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Dalal Street Investments's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:501148' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.84   Med: 71.32   Max: 96.71
Current: 51.71


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Dalal Street Investments was 96.71%. The lowest was 46.84%. And the median was 71.32%.

BOM:501148's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
51.53% of 619 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 50 vs BOM:501148: 51.71

Dalal Street Investments had a gross margin of 57.80% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Dalal Street Investments was -11.70% per year.


Dalal Street Investments  (BOM:501148) 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

Dalal Street Investments had a gross margin of 57.80% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage


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.


Dalal Street Investments Gross Margin % Related Terms


Dalal Street Investments Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dalal Street Investments'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.

Dalal Street Investments Gross Margin % Chart

Dalal Street Investments Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
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Dalal Street Investments Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 84.88 0.00 57.80

BOM:501148 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Dalal Street Investments'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.


Dalal Street Investments Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Dalal Street Investments's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dalal Street Investments's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Dalal Street Investments Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Dalal Street Investments's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=3.1 / 6.051
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(6.051 - 2.921) / 6.051
=51.73 %

Dalal Street Investments's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.9 / 1.5
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1.5 - 0.633) / 1.5
=57.80 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 57.80% mean?
Dalal Street Investments (BOM:501148) has a Gross Margin % of 57.80% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dalal Street Investments and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 71.32. Over the past decade, Dalal Street Investments' Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.84 to 96.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Dalal Street Investments ranks #300 out of 619 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Dalal Street Investments' Gross Margin % too high?
Dalal Street Investments' current Gross Margin % of 57.80% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 71.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.84 to a high of 96.71. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 50.00. Dalal Street Investments' value of 57.80% is 15.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dalal Street Investments ranks #300 out of 619 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dalal Street Investments has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dalal Street Investments' Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Dalal Street Investments ranks #300 out of 619 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Dalal Street Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 50.00. Dalal Street Investments' value of 57.80% is 15.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Dalal Street Investments' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.84 to 96.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 71.32 vs. the industry median of 50.00, Dalal Street Investments has consistently been above 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 50.00, based on 619 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. Dalal Street Investments's current Gross Margin % of 57.80% is 15.6% above 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 Dalal Street Investments and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 50.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dalal Street Investments's current Gross Margin % is 57.80%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 71.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dalal Street Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalal Street Investments (BOM:501148) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹279.41, compared to a current price of ₹385.50 — trading 38% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.80%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 71.32 and 15.6% above the Capital Markets industry median of 50.00. Dalal Street Investments' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dalal Street Investments (BOM:501148), the current Gross Margin % is 57.80% 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 Dalal Street Investments (BOM:501148) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dalal Street Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹385.50 is trading 38% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹279.41. GuruFocus considers Dalal Street Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:501148:

  • Gross Margin %: 57.80% (19% below median its 10-year median of 71.32)
  • GF Value™: ₹279.41 vs. price of ₹385.50 (38% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.6% above the Capital Markets median (#300 of 619)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:501148 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dalal Street Investments Business Description

Address S.V. Road, 409 Dev Plaza, Opposite Fire Brigade, Andheri West, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400058
Dalal Street Investments Ltd engages in the business of trading and investments in shares and securities. The company is focused on providing advisory and consultancy services. It also manages investment pools, mutual funds, syndicates in shares, and stocks. The company operates within India.
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