Daiei Kankyo CoDKCLF 83 Gross Margin % is 45.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 43.24. GuruFocus rates DKCLF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.73. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 235 Waste Management companies, Daiei Kankyo Co ranks better than 75.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daiei Kankyo Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DKCLF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.87 Med: 43.24 Max: 43.56
Current: 43.2
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Daiei Kankyo Co was 43.56%. The lowest was 39.87%. And the median was 43.24%.
DKCLF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.32% of 235
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 27.2
vs DKCLF: 43.20
Daiei Kankyo Co had a gross margin of 45.73% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Daiei Kankyo Co was 0.80% per year.
Daiei Kankyo Co (OTCPK:DKCLF) 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
Daiei Kankyo Co had a gross margin of 45.73% 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.
Daiei Kankyo Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Daiei Kankyo Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daiei Kankyo Co'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 Waste Management subindustry, Daiei Kankyo 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.
Daiei Kankyo Co Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Daiei Kankyo Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daiei Kankyo 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.
Daiei Kankyo Co (DKCLF) has a Gross Margin % of 45.73% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Daiei Kankyo Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.24. Over the past decade, Daiei Kankyo Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.87 to 43.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Daiei Kankyo Co ranks #58 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Daiei Kankyo Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Daiei Kankyo Co's current Gross Margin % of 45.73% is near median its 10-year median of 43.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.87 to a high of 43.56. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. Daiei Kankyo Co's value of 45.73% is 68.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daiei Kankyo Co ranks #58 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daiei Kankyo Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daiei Kankyo Co's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Daiei Kankyo Co ranks #58 out of 235 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Daiei Kankyo Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. Daiei Kankyo Co's value of 45.73% is 68.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Daiei Kankyo Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.87 to 43.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.24 vs. the industry median of 27.20, Daiei Kankyo 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 a Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.20, based on 235 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. Daiei Kankyo Co's current Gross Margin % of 45.73% is 68.1% 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 Daiei Kankyo Co and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daiei Kankyo Co's current Gross Margin % is 45.73%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daiei Kankyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Daiei Kankyo Co (DKCLF) has a current Gross Margin % of 45.73%. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.73, compared to a current price of $22.60 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.73%, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.24 and 68.1% above the Waste Management industry median of 27.20. Daiei Kankyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 Daiei Kankyo Co (DKCLF), the current Gross Margin % is 45.73% 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 Daiei Kankyo Co (DKCLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiei Kankyo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.60 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.73.
Key valuation signals for DKCLF:
Gross Margin %: 45.73% (near median its 10-year median of 43.24)
GF Value™: $19.73 vs. price of $22.60 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.1% above the Waste Management median (#58 of 235)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DKCLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daiei Kankyo Co Ltd is a engaged in the waste-related business. It focuses on collection and transportation, intermediate treatment and recycling, and final disposal of both general and industrial waste and valuable resource recycing business.
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