DKI (Darkiris) Gross Margin %: 29.60% (As of Mar. 2026) — 22% Below Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

DKI Darkiris Inc DKI
13 GF Score
Price $3.57
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Darkiris Gross Margin %?

Darkiris DKI -4.29% 13 Gross Margin % is 29.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 37.98. GuruFocus rates DKI with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 493 Interactive Media companies, Darkiris ranks worse than 86.41% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Darkiris's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.76 Mil. Darkiris's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.93 Mil. Therefore, Darkiris's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.60%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Darkiris's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

DKI' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.83   Med: 37.98   Max: 60.74
Current: 25.97


During the past 3 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Darkiris was 60.74%. The lowest was 24.83%. And the median was 37.98%.

DKI's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
86.41% of 493 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 61.61 vs DKI: 25.97

Darkiris had a gross margin of 29.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Darkiris was 0.00% per year.


Darkiris  (NAS:DKI) 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

Darkiris had a gross margin of 29.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.


Darkiris Gross Margin % Related Terms


Darkiris Gross Margin % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Darkiris'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.

Darkiris Gross Margin % Chart

Darkiris Annual Data
Trend Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Gross Margin %
60.74 37.98 24.83

Darkiris Semi-Annual Data
Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 53.61 28.84 27.90 21.56 29.60

DKI vs GXAI, GDC, GIGM: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Darkiris'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.


Darkiris Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Darkiris's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Darkiris's Gross Margin % falls into.


DKI
13GF Score
Darkiris Inc DKI
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Darkiris Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Darkiris's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Sep. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Sep. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=2.5 / 10.079
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(10.079 - 7.576) / 10.079
=24.83 %

Darkiris's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1.8 / 5.929
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(5.929 - 4.174) / 5.929
=29.60 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 29.60% mean?
Darkiris (DKI) has a Gross Margin % of 29.60% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Darkiris and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 37.98. Over the past decade, Darkiris' Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.83 to 60.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Darkiris ranks #426 out of 493 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 86.4%.
Is Darkiris' Gross Margin % too high?
Darkiris' current Gross Margin % of 29.60% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 37.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.83 to a high of 60.74. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 61.61. Darkiris' value of 29.60% is 52% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darkiris ranks #426 out of 493 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Darkiris has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darkiris' Gross Margin % compare to GXAI and GDC?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Darkiris ranks #426 out of 493 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Darkiris in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 61.61. Darkiris' value of 29.60% is 52% below this benchmark. Historically, Darkiris' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.83 to 60.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.98 vs. the industry median of 61.61, Darkiris 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Gross Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 61.61, based on 493 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. Darkiris's current Gross Margin % of 29.60% is 52% 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 Darkiris and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Gross Margin % is 61.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darkiris's current Gross Margin % is 29.60%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 37.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darkiris stock overvalued right now?
Darkiris (DKI) has a current Gross Margin % of 29.60%. The current Gross Margin % is 29.60%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 37.98 and 52% below the Interactive Media industry median of 61.61. Darkiris' overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 3 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 Darkiris (DKI), the current Gross Margin % is 29.60% 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.

Darkiris Business Description

Address 3 Wing Ming Street, 13th Floor, Liberal Factory Building, Cheung Sha Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
Darkiris Inc is a comprehensive technology enterprise engaged in the development, publishing and operating of mobile digital games via various third-party digital storefronts. Its activities encompass including game design, programming and graphics, as well as distribution and operation of mobile games on various platforms. Its core product offerings are Games Development; develop, market and distribute its self-developed mobile games; and Games Publishing and Operation. It publish and operate its self-developed mobile games and mobile games it license from other game developers.
13GF Score

Get the complete analysis for DKI

Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$3.57
Price