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Davin Sons RetailBOM:544331 +17.82%21 Gross Margin % is 45.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 30.99. GuruFocus rates BOM:544331 with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 516 Conglomerates companies, Davin Sons Retail ranks better than 82.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Davin Sons Retail's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544331'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.87 Med: 30.99 Max: 46.33
Current: 46.33
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Davin Sons Retail was 46.33%. The lowest was 27.87%. And the median was 30.99%.
BOM:544331's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 82.75% of 516
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.98
vs BOM:544331: 46.33
Davin Sons Retail had a gross margin of 45.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Davin Sons Retail was 0.00% per year.
Davin Sons Retail (BOM:544331) 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
Davin Sons Retail had a gross margin of 45.41% 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.
Davin Sons Retail Gross Margin % Related Terms
Davin Sons Retail Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Davin Sons Retail'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Davin Sons Retail'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.
Davin Sons Retail Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Davin Sons Retail's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Davin Sons Retail'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.
Davin Sons Retail (BOM:544331) has a Gross Margin % of 45.41% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Davin Sons Retail and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 30.99. Over the past decade, Davin Sons Retail's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.87 to 46.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Davin Sons Retail ranks #89 out of 516 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Davin Sons Retail's Gross Margin % too high?
Davin Sons Retail's current Gross Margin % of 45.41% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 30.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.87 to a high of 46.33. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Davin Sons Retail's value of 45.41% is 74.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Davin Sons Retail ranks #89 out of 516 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Davin Sons Retail has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Davin Sons Retail's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Davin Sons Retail ranks #89 out of 516 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Davin Sons Retail in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Davin Sons Retail's value of 45.41% is 74.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Davin Sons Retail's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.87 to 46.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.99 vs. the industry median of 25.98, Davin Sons Retail 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.98, based on 516 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. Davin Sons Retail's current Gross Margin % of 45.41% is 74.8% 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 Davin Sons Retail and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Davin Sons Retail's current Gross Margin % is 45.41%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 30.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Davin Sons Retail stock overvalued right now?
Davin Sons Retail (BOM:544331) has a current Gross Margin % of 45.41%. The current Gross Margin % is 45.41%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 30.99 and 74.8% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.98. Davin Sons Retail's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 5 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 Davin Sons Retail (BOM:544331), the current Gross Margin % is 45.41% 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.
Davin Sons Retail Ltd operates through two main business verticals: manufacturing readymade garments and distributing fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). The company designs and produces a variety of garments, including jeans, denim jackets, and shirts for other brands, outsourcing manufacturing on a job-work basis. Its FMCG distribution arm handles branded packaged foods, beverages such as non-alcoholic energy drinks, snacks, and other products, serving a broad customer base across several Indian states. Davin Sons Retail generates revenue from garment sales and FMCG product distribution; the majority of revenue is from the FMCG products.
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