Dice Sport & Casual WearCAI:DSCW -0.56%28 Gross Margin % is 19.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 28.53. GuruFocus rates CAI:DSCW with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of E£0.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Dice Sport & Casual Wear ranks worse than 60.18% on this metric.
CAI:DSCW's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60.18% of 1022
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.545
vs CAI:DSCW: 22.21
Dice Sport & Casual Wear had a gross margin of 19.90% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Dice Sport & Casual Wear (CAI:DSCW) 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
Dice Sport & Casual Wear had a gross margin of 19.90% 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.
Dice Sport & Casual Wear Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dice Sport & Casual Wear 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.
CAI:DSCW vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Dice Sport & Casual Wear'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.
Dice Sport & Casual Wear Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dice Sport & Casual Wear's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dice Sport & Casual Wear'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.
Dice Sport & Casual Wear (CAI:DSCW) has a Gross Margin % of 19.90% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dice Sport & Casual Wear and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 28.53. Over the past decade, Dice Sport & Casual Wear's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.21 to 32.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Dice Sport & Casual Wear ranks #615 out of 1022 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is Dice Sport & Casual Wear's Gross Margin % too high?
Dice Sport & Casual Wear's current Gross Margin % of 19.90% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 28.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.21 to a high of 32.98. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.55. Dice Sport & Casual Wear's value of 19.90% is 30.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dice Sport & Casual Wear ranks #615 out of 1022 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dice Sport & Casual Wear has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dice Sport & Casual Wear's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Dice Sport & Casual Wear ranks #615 out of 1022 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dice Sport & Casual Wear in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.55. Dice Sport & Casual Wear's value of 19.90% is 30.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Dice Sport & Casual Wear's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.21 to 32.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.53 vs. the industry median of 28.55, Dice Sport & Casual Wear 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 a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.55, based on 1,022 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. Dice Sport & Casual Wear's current Gross Margin % of 19.90% is 30.3% 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 Dice Sport & Casual Wear and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dice Sport & Casual Wear's current Gross Margin % is 19.90%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 28.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dice Sport & Casual Wear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dice Sport & Casual Wear (CAI:DSCW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£0.63, compared to a current price of E£1.78 — trading 182.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.90%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 28.53 and 30.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.55. Dice Sport & Casual Wear's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 11 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 Dice Sport & Casual Wear (CAI:DSCW), the current Gross Margin % is 19.90% 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 Dice Sport & Casual Wear (CAI:DSCW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dice Sport & Casual Wear stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£1.78 is trading 182.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£0.63.
GuruFocus considers Dice Sport & Casual Wear to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:DSCW:
Gross Margin %: 19.90% (30% below median its 10-year median of 28.53)
GF Value™: E£0.63 vs. price of E£1.78 (182.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#615 of 1022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:DSCW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dice Sport & Casual Wear is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of casual wear garments made of cotton, polyester and viscose fabrics for men, women, and children. The company offers products under the brand name United Colors of Benetton, inditex & livie's and Decathlon.
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