The historical rank and industry rank for Data Call Technologies's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DCLT's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 40.45 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Data Call Technologies had a gross margin of 53.33% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Data Call Technologies was 0.00% per year.
Data Call Technologies (OTCPK:DCLT) 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
Data Call Technologies had a gross margin of 53.33% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 => 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.
Data Call Technologies Gross Margin % Related Terms
Data Call Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Data Call Technologies'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.
DCLT vs GROO, MSFT, ORCL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Data Call Technologies'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.
Data Call Technologies Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Data Call Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Data Call Technologies'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.
Data Call Technologies (DCLT) has a Gross Margin % of 53.33% as of Sep. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Data Call Technologies and its competitors.
Is Data Call Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
Data Call Technologies' current Gross Margin % is 53.33%. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Data Call Technologies' value of 53.33% is 31.8% above this industry median.
How does Data Call Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to GROO and MSFT?
Data Call Technologies' Gross Margin % of 53.33% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Data Call Technologies' value of 53.33% is 31.8% above this benchmark. 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.45, based on 2,683 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. Data Call Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 53.33% is 31.8% 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 Data Call Technologies and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Data Call Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 53.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Data Call Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Data Call Technologies (DCLT) has a current Gross Margin % of 53.33%. The current Gross Margin % is 53.33% and 31.8% above the Software industry median of 40.45. 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 Data Call Technologies (DCLT), the current Gross Margin % is 53.33% as of Sep. 2024. 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.
Data Call Technologies Inc is a provider of licensed content for digital outdoor marketing. The company is engaged in offering real-time information/content through digital signage and kiosk networks to its clients. It generates revenue through subscription fees received in connection with its DL Manager and InfoServices. The company offers different types of content such as business news, headline news, sports, health and wellness, general interest, and weather, among others, as per client requests.
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