DCCDCCPF 75 Gross Margin % is 16.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 11.64. GuruFocus rates DCCPF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Oil & Gas companies, DCC ranks worse than 67.13% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. DCC's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,820 Mil. DCC's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10,748 Mil. Therefore, DCC's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DCC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DCCPF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.29 Med: 11.64 Max: 15.3
Current: 15.3
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of DCC was 15.30%. The lowest was 10.29%. And the median was 11.64%.
DCCPF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.13% of 867
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs DCCPF: 15.30
DCC had a gross margin of 16.93% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for DCC was 3.90% per year.
DCC (OTCPK:DCCPF) 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
DCC had a gross margin of 16.93% 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.
DCC Gross Margin % Related Terms
DCC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DCC'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 Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, DCC'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.
DCC Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, DCC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DCC'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.
DCC (DCCPF) has a Gross Margin % of 16.93% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DCC and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 11.64. Over the past decade, DCC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.29 to 15.30. According to the industry distribution chart, DCC ranks #582 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is DCC's Gross Margin % too high?
DCC's current Gross Margin % of 16.93% is 45% above median its 10-year median of 11.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.29 to a high of 15.30. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. DCC's value of 16.93% is 34.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCC ranks #582 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DCC has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCC's Gross Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, DCC ranks #582 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places DCC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. DCC's value of 16.93% is 34.1% below this benchmark. Historically, DCC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.29 to 15.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.64 vs. the industry median of 25.70, DCC 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.70, based on 867 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. DCC's current Gross Margin % of 16.93% is 34.1% 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 DCC and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCC's current Gross Margin % is 16.93%, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 11.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DCC (DCCPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.47, compared to a current price of $81.15 — trading 25.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.93%, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 11.64 and 34.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. DCC's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 DCC (DCCPF), the current Gross Margin % is 16.93% 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 DCC (DCCPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DCC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $81.15 is trading 25.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.47.
GuruFocus considers DCC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DCCPF:
Gross Margin %: 16.93% (45% above median its 10-year median of 11.64)
GF Value™: $64.47 vs. price of $81.15 (25.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#582 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DCCPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DCC PLC is an international sales, marketing, and support services company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: DCC Energy and DCC Technology. The majority of its revenue is generated from the DCC Energy segment, which is a customer-focused energy business, specialising in the sales, marketing, and distribution of secure, cleaner, and competitive energy solutions to commercial, industrial, domestic, and transport customers. This segment comprises two businesses: the Solutions business brings energy products and services to customer sites, while the Mobility business serves transport and fleet customers. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, and rest from Ireland, France, United States, and Rest of the world.
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