Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion (OTCPK:DIDAF) 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
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion had a gross margin of 26.45% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion Gross Margin % Related Terms
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion 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.
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion Gross Margin % Chart
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion Annual Data
DIDAF vs WMT, COST, TGT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion'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.
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
* 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.
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion (DIDAF) has a Gross Margin % of 26.45% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.68. Over the past decade, Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.75 to 26.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion ranks #126 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion's Gross Margin % too high?
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion's current Gross Margin % of 26.45% is near median its 10-year median of 25.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.75 to a high of 26.64. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.14. Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion's value of 26.45% is 9.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion ranks #126 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion's Gross Margin % compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion ranks #126 out of 305 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.14. Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion's value of 26.45% is 9.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.75 to 26.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.68 vs. the industry median of 24.14, Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.14, based on 305 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. Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion's current Gross Margin % of 26.45% is 9.6% 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 Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion's current Gross Margin % is 26.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion stock overvalued right now?
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion (DIDAF) has a current Gross Margin % of 26.45%. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.42, compared to a current price of $21.60 — trading 156.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.68 and 9.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.14. Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion (DIDAF), the current Gross Margin % is 26.45% 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.
Is Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion (DIDAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.60 is trading 156.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.42.
Key valuation signals for DIDAF:
Gross Margin %: 26.45% (near median its 10-year median of 25.68)
GF Value™: $8.42 vs. price of $21.60 (156.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#126 of 305)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DIDAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion Business Description
Distribuidora Internacional De Alimentacion SA is a Spain-based company that retails the sale of food products at self-service stores, either owned or franchised. The company conducts business through self-owned stores and franchise stores. It operates stores in Spain, Argentina, and other regions. It generates the majority of its revenue from Spain.
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