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DB (International) Stock Brokers (BOM:530393) 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
DB (International) Stock Brokers had a gross margin of 69.06% 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.
DB (International) Stock Brokers Gross Margin % Related Terms
DB (International) Stock Brokers Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
DB (International) Stock Brokers Gross Margin % Chart
BOM:530393 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, DB (International) Stock Brokers'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.
DB (International) Stock Brokers Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, DB (International) Stock Brokers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DB (International) Stock Brokers'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.
DB (International) Stock Brokers (BOM:530393) has a Gross Margin % of 69.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DB (International) Stock Brokers and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 52.22. According to the industry distribution chart, DB (International) Stock Brokers ranks #320 out of 619 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is DB (International) Stock Brokers' Gross Margin % too high?
DB (International) Stock Brokers' current Gross Margin % of 69.06% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 52.22. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 50.00. DB (International) Stock Brokers' value of 69.06% is 38.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DB (International) Stock Brokers ranks #320 out of 619 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DB (International) Stock Brokers has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DB (International) Stock Brokers' Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, DB (International) Stock Brokers ranks #320 out of 619 companies for Gross Margin %. This places DB (International) Stock Brokers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 50.00. DB (International) Stock Brokers' value of 69.06% is 38.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 52.22 vs. the industry median of 50.00, DB (International) Stock Brokers 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. DB (International) Stock Brokers's current Gross Margin % of 69.06% is 38.1% 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 DB (International) Stock Brokers 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. DB (International) Stock Brokers's current Gross Margin % is 69.06%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 52.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DB (International) Stock Brokers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DB (International) Stock Brokers (BOM:530393) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹33.69, compared to a current price of ₹34.00 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 69.06%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 52.22 and 38.1% above the Capital Markets industry median of 50.00. DB (International) Stock Brokers' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 DB (International) Stock Brokers (BOM:530393), the current Gross Margin % is 69.06% 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 DB (International) Stock Brokers (BOM:530393) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DB (International) Stock Brokers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹34.00 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹33.69.
GuruFocus considers DB (International) Stock Brokers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:530393:
Gross Margin %: 69.06% (32% above median its 10-year median of 52.22)
GF Value™: ₹33.69 vs. price of ₹34.00 (0.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.1% above the Capital Markets median (#320 of 619)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:530393 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DB (International) Stock Brokers Business Description
DB (International) Stock Brokers Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the business of stockbroking activities and provides Depository Participant services of CDSL. The company also provides investment banking, wealth management, and financing services. The company offers online trading, initial public offer (IPO), and mutual fund services. In addition, it also provides Non-Resident Indian offerings including equity trading, derivatives trading, investment in the mutual fund, investment in IPO, procurement of permanent account number card, and procurement of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) permission.
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