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Dhaka Electric Supply CoDHA:DESCO 65 Gross Margin % is 47.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 47.92. GuruFocus rates DHA:DESCO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT31.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 487 Utilities - Regulated companies, Dhaka Electric Supply Co ranks better than 86.65% on this metric.
DHA:DESCO's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.65% of 487
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.95
vs DHA:DESCO: 58.07
Dhaka Electric Supply Co had a gross margin of 47.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Dhaka Electric Supply Co was -7.40% per year.
Dhaka Electric Supply Co (DHA:DESCO) 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
Dhaka Electric Supply Co had a gross margin of 47.41% 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.
Dhaka Electric Supply Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dhaka Electric Supply Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
DHA:DESCO vs NEE, SO, DUK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Dhaka Electric Supply Co'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.
Dhaka Electric Supply Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Dhaka Electric Supply Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dhaka Electric Supply Co'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.
Dhaka Electric Supply Co (DHA:DESCO) has a Gross Margin % of 47.41% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dhaka Electric Supply Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.92. Over the past decade, Dhaka Electric Supply Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.96 to 70.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Dhaka Electric Supply Co ranks #65 out of 487 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Dhaka Electric Supply Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Dhaka Electric Supply Co's current Gross Margin % of 47.41% is near median its 10-year median of 47.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.96 to a high of 70.30. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Dhaka Electric Supply Co's value of 47.41% is 53.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dhaka Electric Supply Co ranks #65 out of 487 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dhaka Electric Supply Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dhaka Electric Supply Co's Gross Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Dhaka Electric Supply Co ranks #65 out of 487 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dhaka Electric Supply Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Dhaka Electric Supply Co's value of 47.41% is 53.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Dhaka Electric Supply Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.96 to 70.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.92 vs. the industry median of 30.95, Dhaka Electric Supply Co 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.95, based on 487 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. Dhaka Electric Supply Co's current Gross Margin % of 47.41% is 53.2% 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 Dhaka Electric Supply Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dhaka Electric Supply Co's current Gross Margin % is 47.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dhaka Electric Supply Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dhaka Electric Supply Co (DHA:DESCO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT31.12, compared to a current price of BDT23.00 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.92 and 53.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.95. Dhaka Electric Supply Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Dhaka Electric Supply Co (DHA:DESCO), the current Gross Margin % is 47.41% 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 Dhaka Electric Supply Co (DHA:DESCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dhaka Electric Supply Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BDT23.00 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT31.12.
GuruFocus considers Dhaka Electric Supply Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:DESCO:
Gross Margin %: 47.41% (near median its 10-year median of 47.92)
GF Value™: BDT31.12 vs. price of BDT23.00 (26.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#65 of 487)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:DESCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dhaka Electric Supply Co Ltd is a Bangladesh-based company engaged in the distribution of electricity. The firm provides electricity in various types of connections such as 230-volt single Phase, 400-volt three phases, 11 Kilo Volt Medium Tension, pre-paid connections, and post-paid connections. It also provides services that include transformer rental, electric line, and substation-related services, customer solar panel inspection, and tariff change service.
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