Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC (DSMD:QCFS) 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
Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC had a gross margin of 51.54% 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.
Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC 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.
Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC Gross Margin % Chart
Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC Annual Data
DSMD:QCFS vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC'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.
Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
* 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.
Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC (DSMD:QCFS) has a Gross Margin % of 51.54% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC ranks #747 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC's current Gross Margin % is 51.54%. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.98. Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC's value of 51.54% is 39.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC ranks #747 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC's Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC ranks #747 out of 1642 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.98. Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC's value of 51.54% is 39.4% above this benchmark. 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.98, based on 1,642 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. Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC's current Gross Margin % of 51.54% is 39.4% 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 Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC's current Gross Margin % is 51.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC (DSMD:QCFS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق2.66, compared to a current price of ر.ق2.48 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.54% and 39.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.98. Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC (DSMD:QCFS), the current Gross Margin % is 51.54% 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 Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC (DSMD:QCFS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ر.ق2.48 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق2.66.
GuruFocus considers Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DSMD:QCFS:
Gross Margin %: 51.54%
GF Value™: ر.ق2.66 vs. price of ر.ق2.48 (6.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.4% above the Real Estate median (#747 of 1642)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMD:QCFS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC Business Description
Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution Co QSC is a Qatar-based company engaged in the distribution of cinema films and videos, trading of television films and programs, commercial advertisements, trading of tools for the operation of cinema and projectors, and operating movie theaters and cafeterias for cinemas. It also deals in investments in shares, bonds, funds, and real estate investment. The company's reportable segments include Real Estate, Cinema, and other investments. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Real Estate segment, which is engaged in the rental of real estate properties.
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