Shuaa Capital PSCDFM:SHUAA +0.98%24 Gross Margin % is 87.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 55.81. GuruFocus rates DFM:SHUAA with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ0.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Asset Management companies, Shuaa Capital PSC ranks worse than 70.8% on this metric.
Shuaa Capital PSC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shuaa Capital PSC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DFM:SHUAA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.37 Med: 55.81 Max: 68.2
Current: 33.65
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Shuaa Capital PSC was 68.20%. The lowest was 32.37%. And the median was 55.81%.
DFM:SHUAA's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 70.8% of 548
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 57.9
vs DFM:SHUAA: 33.65
Shuaa Capital PSC had a gross margin of 87.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shuaa Capital PSC was -7.20% per year.
Shuaa Capital PSC (DFM:SHUAA) 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
Shuaa Capital PSC had a gross margin of 87.98% 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.
Shuaa Capital PSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shuaa Capital PSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shuaa Capital PSC'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.
DFM:SHUAA vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Shuaa Capital PSC'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.
Shuaa Capital PSC Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Shuaa Capital PSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shuaa Capital PSC'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.
Shuaa Capital PSC (DFM:SHUAA) has a Gross Margin % of 87.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shuaa Capital PSC and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 55.81. Over the past decade, Shuaa Capital PSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.37 to 68.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Shuaa Capital PSC ranks #388 out of 548 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 70.8%.
Is Shuaa Capital PSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Shuaa Capital PSC's current Gross Margin % of 87.98% is 58% above median its 10-year median of 55.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.37 to a high of 68.20. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. Shuaa Capital PSC's value of 87.98% is 52% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shuaa Capital PSC ranks #388 out of 548 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shuaa Capital PSC has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shuaa Capital PSC's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Shuaa Capital PSC ranks #388 out of 548 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shuaa Capital PSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. Shuaa Capital PSC's value of 87.98% is 52% above this benchmark. Historically, Shuaa Capital PSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.37 to 68.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.81 vs. the industry median of 57.90, Shuaa Capital PSC 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 57.90, based on 548 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. Shuaa Capital PSC's current Gross Margin % of 87.98% is 52% 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 Shuaa Capital PSC and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shuaa Capital PSC's current Gross Margin % is 87.98%, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 55.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shuaa Capital PSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shuaa Capital PSC (DFM:SHUAA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ0.10, compared to a current price of د.إ0.21 — trading 106% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 87.98%, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 55.81 and 52% above the Asset Management industry median of 57.90. Shuaa Capital PSC's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 Shuaa Capital PSC (DFM:SHUAA), the current Gross Margin % is 87.98% 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 Shuaa Capital PSC (DFM:SHUAA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shuaa Capital PSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of د.إ0.21 is trading 106% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ0.10.
GuruFocus considers Shuaa Capital PSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DFM:SHUAA:
Gross Margin %: 87.98% (58% above median its 10-year median of 55.81)
GF Value™: د.إ0.10 vs. price of د.إ0.21 (106% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52% above the Asset Management median (#388 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:SHUAA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shuaa Capital PSC is an investment company that provides a range of asset management, corporate finance advisory, capital markets, lending, and credit services to institutions, governments, and small and medium-sized enterprises. Its operating segments include Asset Management, Investment Banking, and Corporate. It acts as a banking, finance, and investment advisor and a financial and monetary intermediary to the company. The company operates mainly in the Arab region in general, the U.A.E., and G.C.C. markets, & is actively involved in public & private capital markets in the region. The majority of its revenue is derived from the asset management segment, which manages real estate funds & projects, investment portfolios, and funds in the regional equities, fixed income, & other sectors.
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