DDC EnterpriseDDC -3.67%11 Gross Margin % is 30.11% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 24.75. GuruFocus rates DDC with a GF Score™ of 11/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, DDC Enterprise ranks better than 61.67% on this metric.
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
DDC Enterprise had a gross margin of 30.11% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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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.
DDC Enterprise Gross Margin % Related Terms
DDC Enterprise Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DDC Enterprise'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.
DDC vs UMEW, SRXH, HAIN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, DDC Enterprise'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.
DDC Enterprise Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, DDC Enterprise's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DDC Enterprise'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.
DDC Enterprise (DDC) has a Gross Margin % of 30.11% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DDC Enterprise and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 24.75. Over the past decade, DDC Enterprise's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.46 to 31.44. According to the industry distribution chart, DDC Enterprise ranks #729 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is DDC Enterprise's Gross Margin % too high?
DDC Enterprise's current Gross Margin % of 30.11% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 24.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.46 to a high of 31.44. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. DDC Enterprise's value of 30.11% is 14.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DDC Enterprise ranks #729 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DDC Enterprise has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DDC Enterprise's Gross Margin % compare to UMEW and SRXH?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, DDC Enterprise ranks #729 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts DDC Enterprise in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. DDC Enterprise's value of 30.11% is 14.2% above this benchmark. Historically, DDC Enterprise's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.46 to 31.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.75 vs. the industry median of 26.37, DDC Enterprise 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,902 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. DDC Enterprise's current Gross Margin % of 30.11% is 14.2% 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 DDC Enterprise and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DDC Enterprise's current Gross Margin % is 30.11%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 24.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DDC Enterprise stock overvalued right now?
DDC Enterprise (DDC) has a current Gross Margin % of 30.11%. The current Gross Margin % is 30.11%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 24.75 and 14.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. DDC Enterprise's overall GF Score™ is 11/100 with 8 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 DDC Enterprise (DDC), the current Gross Margin % is 30.11% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
DDC Enterprise Ltd is a content driven consumer brand offering easy, convenient ready-to-heat, ready-to-cook, ready-to-eat and plant-based meal products i.e. meal products consisting largely or solely of vegetables, fruits, grains, and other foods derived from plant-based protein, rather than animal protein while promoting healthier lifestyle choices to the Millennial and Generation Z customer-base. The company is also engaged in the provision of advertising services and the operation of experience stores to offer cooking classes. Geographically, the company operates and markets majorly in PRC.
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