DexerialsDEXCF 58 Gross Margin % is 53.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 45.14. GuruFocus rates DEXCF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Dexerials ranks better than 91.31% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Dexerials's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $89.2 Mil. Dexerials's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $167.2 Mil. Therefore, Dexerials's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.34%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dexerials's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DEXCF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.35 Med: 45.14 Max: 56.29
Current: 56.01
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Dexerials was 56.29%. The lowest was 33.35%. And the median was 45.14%.
DEXCF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.31% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.53
vs DEXCF: 56.01
Dexerials had a gross margin of 53.34% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Dexerials was 5.60% per year.
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
Dexerials had a gross margin of 53.34% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Dexerials Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dexerials Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dexerials'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Dexerials'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.
Dexerials Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Dexerials's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dexerials'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.
Dexerials (DEXCF) has a Gross Margin % of 53.34% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dexerials and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 45.14. Over the past decade, Dexerials' Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.35 to 56.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Dexerials ranks #213 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is Dexerials' Gross Margin % too high?
Dexerials' current Gross Margin % of 53.34% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 45.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.35 to a high of 56.29. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Dexerials' value of 53.34% is 117.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dexerials ranks #213 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dexerials has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dexerials' Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Dexerials ranks #213 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dexerials in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Dexerials' value of 53.34% is 117.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Dexerials' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.35 to 56.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.14 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Dexerials 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Dexerials's current Gross Margin % of 53.34% is 117.4% 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 Dexerials and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dexerials's current Gross Margin % is 53.34%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 45.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dexerials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dexerials (DEXCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.72, compared to a current price of $24.45 — trading 108.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.34%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 45.14 and 117.4% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Dexerials' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Dexerials (DEXCF), the current Gross Margin % is 53.34% 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 Dexerials (DEXCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dexerials stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.45 is trading 108.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.72.
GuruFocus considers Dexerials to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DEXCF:
Gross Margin %: 53.34% (18% above median its 10-year median of 45.14)
GF Value™: $11.72 vs. price of $24.45 (108.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 117.4% above the Hardware median (#213 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DEXCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dexerials Corp is engaged in the manufacture and sale of electronic components, bonding materials, and optical materials. The company operates through two reportable segments: Optical Materials and Components, which includes products such as anti-reflection films, UV-curable resins for optical discs, optical elastic resin, and phosphor films; and Electronic Materials and Components, which includes industrial functional adhesives, anisotropic conductive films, surface-mount fuses, inorganic polarizers, and semiconductor-related materials.
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