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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
Deccan Gold Mines had a gross margin of -1,046.46% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Deccan Gold Mines Gross Margin % Related Terms
Deccan Gold Mines Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deccan Gold Mines'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 Gold subindustry, Deccan Gold Mines'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.
Deccan Gold Mines Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Deccan Gold Mines's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deccan Gold Mines'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.
Deccan Gold Mines (BOM:512068) has a Gross Margin % of -1,046.46% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Deccan Gold Mines and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Deccan Gold Mines ranks #729 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 99.7%.
Is Deccan Gold Mines' Gross Margin % too high?
Deccan Gold Mines' current Gross Margin % is -1,046.46%. Based on the distribution chart, Deccan Gold Mines ranks #729 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Deccan Gold Mines has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deccan Gold Mines' Gross Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Deccan Gold Mines ranks #729 out of 731 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Deccan Gold Mines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.20, based on 731 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. 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 Deccan Gold Mines and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deccan Gold Mines's current Gross Margin % is -1,046.46%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deccan Gold Mines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deccan Gold Mines (BOM:512068) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹65.70, compared to a current price of ₹192.95 — trading 193.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -1,046.46%. Deccan Gold Mines' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 Deccan Gold Mines (BOM:512068), the current Gross Margin % is -1,046.46% 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 Deccan Gold Mines (BOM:512068) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deccan Gold Mines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹192.95 is trading 193.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹65.70.
GuruFocus considers Deccan Gold Mines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:512068:
Gross Margin %: -1,046.46%
GF Value™: ₹65.70 vs. price of ₹192.95 (193.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:512068 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deccan Gold Mines Ltd is a mining company engaged in the business of gold exploration and mining. It has been involved in gold exploration activities in the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh where the activities have resulted in defining many gold prospects spread across these states. Its objective is to advance these gold prospects into commercial gold production. The company's projects portfolio includes the , Hattu Schist Belt, Kalevala Gold Projects, Finland, Altyn Tor Gold Project- Naryn Province, Kyrgyzstan, Mozambique Projects, Syrjala Project, and others.
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