Daphne International HoldingsDPNEY 46 Gross Margin % is 51.19% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 50.70. GuruFocus rates DPNEY with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.86. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,028 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Daphne International Holdings ranks better than 79.57% on this metric.
Daphne International Holdings (OTCPK:DPNEY) 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
Daphne International Holdings had a gross margin of 51.19% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Daphne International Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Daphne International Holdings 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.
Daphne International Holdings Gross Margin % Chart
DPNEY vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Daphne International Holdings'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.
Daphne International Holdings Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Daphne International Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daphne International Holdings'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.
Daphne International Holdings (DPNEY) has a Gross Margin % of 51.19% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Daphne International Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 50.70. Over the past decade, Daphne International Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.61 to 57.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Daphne International Holdings ranks #210 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Daphne International Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Daphne International Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 51.19% is near median its 10-year median of 50.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.61 to a high of 57.18. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.39. Daphne International Holdings' value of 51.19% is 80.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daphne International Holdings ranks #210 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daphne International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daphne International Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Daphne International Holdings ranks #210 out of 1028 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Daphne International Holdings in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.39. Daphne International Holdings' value of 51.19% is 80.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Daphne International Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.61 to 57.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.70 vs. the industry median of 28.39, Daphne International Holdings 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.39, based on 1,028 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. Daphne International Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 51.19% is 80.3% 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 Daphne International Holdings and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daphne International Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 51.19%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 50.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daphne International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Daphne International Holdings (DPNEY) has a current Gross Margin % of 51.19%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.86, compared to a current price of $0.98 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.19%, which is near median its 10-year median of 50.70 and 80.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.39. Daphne International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Daphne International Holdings (DPNEY), the current Gross Margin % is 51.19% 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 Daphne International Holdings (DPNEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daphne International Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.98 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.86.
Key valuation signals for DPNEY:
Gross Margin %: 51.19% (near median its 10-year median of 50.70)
GF Value™: $0.86 vs. price of $0.98 (14.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#210 of 1028)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DPNEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daphne International Holdings Business Description
Daphne International Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. It is principally engaged in the distribution and licensing of footwear and accessories in Mainland China. The group's revenue mainly comprises sales of goods from directly managed and partnership stores and franchisees, as well as licensing fee income in Mainland China.
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