DFP HoldingsDFPH 22 Gross Margin % is 21.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 65.71. GuruFocus rates DFPH with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.
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
DFP Holdings had a gross margin of 21.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
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DFP Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DFP Holdings'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.
DFPH vs VSTA, KLC, GOTU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, DFP Holdings'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.
DFP Holdings Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, DFP Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DFP Holdings'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.
DFP Holdings (DFPH) has a Gross Margin % of 21.64% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DFP Holdings and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 65.71. Over the past decade, DFP Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.30 to 72.62.
Is DFP Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
DFP Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 21.64% is 67% below median its 10-year median of 65.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.30 to a high of 72.62. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 47.76. DFP Holdings' value of 21.64% is 54.7% below this industry median. Overall, DFP Holdings has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFP Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to VSTA and KLC?
DFP Holdings' Gross Margin % of 21.64% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 47.76. DFP Holdings' value of 21.64% is 54.7% below this benchmark. Historically, DFP Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.30 to 72.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.71 vs. the industry median of 47.76, DFP Holdings 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 Education company?
The median Gross Margin % among Education companies is 47.76, based on 242 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. DFP Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 21.64% is 54.7% 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 DFP Holdings and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 47.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DFP Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 21.64%, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 65.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFP Holdings stock overvalued right now?
DFP Holdings (DFPH) has a current Gross Margin % of 21.64%. The current Gross Margin % is 21.64%, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 65.71 and 54.7% below the Education industry median of 47.76. DFP Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 4 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 DFP Holdings (DFPH), the current Gross Margin % is 21.64% 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.
DFP Holdings Ltd is an educational service company with principal business operations in Taiwan, providing both online and offline educational services. The Company offers a wide array of programs and courses centered on business development and management training and self-media production. It also offers various membership tiers to suit members' diverse needs and provides a platform for members to exchange business information and to host or attend meetings or events to facilitate business opportunities.
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