Salam International Investment QSC (DSMD:SIIS) 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
Salam International Investment QSC had a gross margin of 28.95% 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.
Salam International Investment QSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Salam International Investment 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.
Salam International Investment QSC Gross Margin % Chart
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Salam International Investment 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.
Salam International Investment QSC Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Salam International Investment QSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salam International Investment QSC'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.
Salam International Investment QSC (DSMD:SIIS) has a Gross Margin % of 28.95% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Salam International Investment QSC and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 26.06. Over the past decade, Salam International Investment QSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.26 to 29.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Salam International Investment QSC ranks #245 out of 517 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is Salam International Investment QSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Salam International Investment QSC's current Gross Margin % of 28.95% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 26.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.26 to a high of 29.87. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Salam International Investment QSC's value of 28.95% is 11.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salam International Investment QSC ranks #245 out of 517 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Salam International Investment QSC has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salam International Investment QSC's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Salam International Investment QSC ranks #245 out of 517 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Salam International Investment QSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Salam International Investment QSC's value of 28.95% is 11.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Salam International Investment QSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.26 to 29.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.06 vs. the industry median of 25.98, Salam International Investment QSC 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.98, based on 517 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. Salam International Investment QSC's current Gross Margin % of 28.95% is 11.4% 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 Salam International Investment QSC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salam International Investment QSC's current Gross Margin % is 28.95%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 26.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salam International Investment QSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salam International Investment QSC (DSMD:SIIS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق0.82, compared to a current price of ر.ق0.78 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.95%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 26.06 and 11.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.98. Salam International Investment QSC's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 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 Salam International Investment QSC (DSMD:SIIS), the current Gross Margin % is 28.95% 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 Salam International Investment QSC (DSMD:SIIS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salam International Investment QSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ر.ق0.78 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق0.82.
GuruFocus considers Salam International Investment QSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DSMD:SIIS:
Gross Margin %: 28.95% (11% above median its 10-year median of 26.06)
GF Value™: ر.ق0.82 vs. price of ر.ق0.78 (4.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% above the Conglomerates median (#245 of 517)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMD:SIIS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Salam International Investment QSC Business Description
Salam International Investment Ltd QSC establishes, incorporates, acquires, and owns enterprises in the contracting, energy and industry, consumer and luxury products, technology, real estate, and development sectors, and invests in securities in local and overseas markets. Its segment includes Interior and fit-out provides Civil contracting, mechanical, plumbing and electrical contracting and related services; Power and energy provides Oil and gas services including trading in chemical materials and maintenance of oil equipment; Luxury retail and distribution provides Retail and wholesale of luxury consumer products; Technology provides Information technology and related infrastructure project; and Real estate and investments provides Real estate operation and investment.
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