Desert Control ASDRTFF 65 Gross Margin % is 41.46% as of Dec. 2025, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 84.79. GuruFocus rates DRTFF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.19. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Agriculture companies, Desert Control AS ranks better than 95.14% on this metric.
Desert Control AS gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Desert Control AS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DRTFF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.01 Med: 84.79 Max: 95.53
Current: 55.1
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Desert Control AS was 95.53%. The lowest was 21.01%. And the median was 84.79%.
DRTFF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.14% of 247
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 24.81
vs DRTFF: 55.10
Desert Control AS had a gross margin of 41.46% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Desert Control AS was -2.50% per year.
Desert Control AS (OTCPK:DRTFF) 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
Desert Control AS had a gross margin of 41.46% 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.
Desert Control AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Desert Control AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Desert Control AS'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 Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Desert Control AS'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.
Desert Control AS Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Desert Control AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Desert Control AS'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.
Desert Control AS (DRTFF) has a Gross Margin % of 41.46% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Desert Control AS and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 84.79. Over the past decade, Desert Control AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.01 to 95.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Desert Control AS ranks #12 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Desert Control AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Desert Control AS's current Gross Margin % of 41.46% is 51% below median its 10-year median of 84.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.01 to a high of 95.53. The Agriculture industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. Desert Control AS's value of 41.46% is 67.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Desert Control AS ranks #12 out of 247 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Desert Control AS has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Desert Control AS's Gross Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Desert Control AS ranks #12 out of 247 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Desert Control AS in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.81. Desert Control AS's value of 41.46% is 67.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Desert Control AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.01 to 95.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 84.79 vs. the industry median of 24.81, Desert Control AS 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.81, based on 247 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. Desert Control AS's current Gross Margin % of 41.46% is 67.1% 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 Desert Control AS and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Desert Control AS's current Gross Margin % is 41.46%, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 84.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Desert Control AS stock overvalued right now?
Desert Control AS (DRTFF) has a current Gross Margin % of 41.46%. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.19, compared to a current price of $0.28 — trading 76.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.46%, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 84.79 and 67.1% above the Agriculture industry median of 24.81. Desert Control AS's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Desert Control AS (DRTFF), the current Gross Margin % is 41.46% 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 Desert Control AS (DRTFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Desert Control AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.28 is trading 76.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.19.
Key valuation signals for DRTFF:
Gross Margin %: 41.46% (51% below median its 10-year median of 84.79)
GF Value™: $1.19 vs. price of $0.28 (76.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.1% above the Agriculture median (#12 of 247)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DRTFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Desert Control AS delivers measurable water savings and improved soil performance through its proprietary LNC technology. The Company monetizes LNC through a combination of direct services, recurring outcome-based contracts, and partner-based licensing, depending on geography and customer segment. It developed a patented non-intrusive process to reverse desertification, rehabilitate degraded soils, and reduce water and fertiliser consumption. The Company currently reports its operations as a single segment (soil conditioning solutions). Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Norway.
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