Dai Nippon Printing CoDNPCF 71 Gross Margin % is 23.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 21.08. GuruFocus rates DNPCF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 511 Conglomerates companies, Dai Nippon Printing Co ranks worse than 53.42% on this metric.
DNPCF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.42% of 511
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.85
vs DNPCF: 24.20
Dai Nippon Printing Co had a gross margin of 23.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Dai Nippon Printing Co was 2.90% per year.
Dai Nippon Printing Co (OTCPK:DNPCF) 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
Dai Nippon Printing Co had a gross margin of 23.76% 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.
Dai Nippon Printing Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dai Nippon Printing Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dai Nippon Printing 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 Conglomerates subindustry, Dai Nippon Printing 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.
Dai Nippon Printing Co Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Dai Nippon Printing Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dai Nippon Printing 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.
Dai Nippon Printing Co (DNPCF) has a Gross Margin % of 23.76% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dai Nippon Printing Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 21.08. Over the past decade, Dai Nippon Printing Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.93 to 24.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Dai Nippon Printing Co ranks #273 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is Dai Nippon Printing Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Dai Nippon Printing Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.76% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 21.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.93 to a high of 24.20. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.85. Dai Nippon Printing Co's value of 23.76% is 8.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dai Nippon Printing Co ranks #273 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dai Nippon Printing Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dai Nippon Printing Co's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Dai Nippon Printing Co ranks #273 out of 511 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dai Nippon Printing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.85. Dai Nippon Printing Co's value of 23.76% is 8.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Dai Nippon Printing Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.93 to 24.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.08 vs. the industry median of 25.85, Dai Nippon Printing Co 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 a Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.85, based on 511 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. Dai Nippon Printing Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.76% is 8.1% 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 Dai Nippon Printing Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dai Nippon Printing Co's current Gross Margin % is 23.76%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 21.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dai Nippon Printing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai Nippon Printing Co (DNPCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.45, compared to a current price of $15.40 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.76%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 21.08 and 8.1% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.85. Dai Nippon Printing Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Dai Nippon Printing Co (DNPCF), the current Gross Margin % is 23.76% 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 Dai Nippon Printing Co (DNPCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai Nippon Printing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.40 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.45.
GuruFocus considers Dai Nippon Printing Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DNPCF:
Gross Margin %: 23.76% (13% above median its 10-year median of 21.08)
GF Value™: $15.45 vs. price of $15.40 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.1% below the Conglomerates median (#273 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DNPCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dai Nippon Printing Co Ltd operates in various business areas using its printing and information technologies. The company operates in the following segments: Life & Healthcare, Electronics, and Smart Communication. Its key revenue is derived from the Smart Communication segment, which includes the imaging communication business, focusing on photo printing, the Information Security business, providing business process outsourcing (BPO) and smart card services, and content & XR communication. The Life & Healthcare segment includes its mobility and industrial high-performance materials business, bulk pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical packaging, and the packaging, living spaces, and beverages businesses. Electronics focuses on functional films, display components, and others.
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