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Decibel Cannabis CoDBCCF +2.78%54 Gross Margin % is 50.56% as of Jun. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 36.75. GuruFocus rates DBCCF with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 938 Drug Manufacturers companies, Decibel Cannabis Co ranks worse than 67.91% on this metric.
Decibel Cannabis Co (OTCPK:DBCCF) 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
Decibel Cannabis Co had a gross margin of 50.56% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Decibel Cannabis Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Decibel Cannabis Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Decibel Cannabis Co'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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Decibel Cannabis Co'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.
Decibel Cannabis Co Gross Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Decibel Cannabis Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Decibel Cannabis Co'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.
Decibel Cannabis Co (DBCCF) has a Gross Margin % of 50.56% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Decibel Cannabis Co and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 36.75. Over the past decade, Decibel Cannabis Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.11 to 53.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Decibel Cannabis Co ranks #637 out of 938 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is Decibel Cannabis Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Decibel Cannabis Co's current Gross Margin % of 50.56% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 36.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.11 to a high of 53.71. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Gross Margin % is 48.47. Decibel Cannabis Co's value of 50.56% is 4.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Decibel Cannabis Co ranks #637 out of 938 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Decibel Cannabis Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Decibel Cannabis Co's Gross Margin % compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Decibel Cannabis Co ranks #637 out of 938 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Decibel Cannabis Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.47. Decibel Cannabis Co's value of 50.56% is 4.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Decibel Cannabis Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.11 to 53.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.75 vs. the industry median of 48.47, Decibel Cannabis Co 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 48.47, based on 938 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. Decibel Cannabis Co's current Gross Margin % of 50.56% is 4.3% 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 Decibel Cannabis Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Decibel Cannabis Co's current Gross Margin % is 50.56%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 36.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Decibel Cannabis Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Decibel Cannabis Co (DBCCF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.08, compared to a current price of $0.09 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.56%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 36.75 and 4.3% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 48.47. Decibel Cannabis Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Decibel Cannabis Co (DBCCF), the current Gross Margin % is 50.56% as of Jun. 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 Decibel Cannabis Co (DBCCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Decibel Cannabis Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.09 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.08.
GuruFocus considers Decibel Cannabis Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DBCCF:
Gross Margin %: 50.56% (38% above median its 10-year median of 36.75)
GF Value™: $0.08 vs. price of $0.09 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.3% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#637 of 938)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DBCCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Decibel Cannabis Co Inc is engaged in the cannabis operations business. The company is involved in the production, distribution, and sale of recreational cannabis. All the revenues are generated in Canada. The company's revenue is comprised of wholesale sales of both products and services through its production facilities to distributors and licensed cannabis producers and the direct sale of products through its retailer locations to end customers.
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