DOWA Holdings CoDWMNF 75 Gross Margin % is 14.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 12.78. GuruFocus rates DWMNF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.66. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Metals & Mining companies, DOWA Holdings Co ranks worse than 70.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DOWA Holdings Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DWMNF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.36 Med: 12.78 Max: 16.89
Current: 12.11
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of DOWA Holdings Co was 16.89%. The lowest was 11.36%. And the median was 12.78%.
DWMNF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 70.78% of 729
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.15
vs DWMNF: 12.11
DOWA Holdings Co had a gross margin of 14.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for DOWA Holdings Co was -1.00% per year.
DOWA Holdings Co (OTCPK:DWMNF) 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
DOWA Holdings Co had a gross margin of 14.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
DOWA Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
DOWA Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DOWA Holdings 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.
DOWA Holdings Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, DOWA Holdings 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.
DOWA Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, DOWA Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DOWA Holdings 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.
DOWA Holdings Co (DWMNF) has a Gross Margin % of 14.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DOWA Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 12.78. Over the past decade, DOWA Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.36 to 16.89. According to the industry distribution chart, DOWA Holdings Co ranks #516 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 70.8%.
Is DOWA Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
DOWA Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.55% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 12.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.36 to a high of 16.89. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.15. DOWA Holdings Co's value of 14.55% is 44.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DOWA Holdings Co ranks #516 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DOWA Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DOWA Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, DOWA Holdings Co ranks #516 out of 729 companies for Gross Margin %. This places DOWA Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.15. DOWA Holdings Co's value of 14.55% is 44.4% below this benchmark. Historically, DOWA Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.36 to 16.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.78 vs. the industry median of 26.15, DOWA Holdings 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.15, based on 729 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. DOWA Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.55% is 44.4% 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 DOWA Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DOWA Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 14.55%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 12.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DOWA Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
DOWA Holdings Co (DWMNF) has a current Gross Margin % of 14.55%. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.66, compared to a current price of $62.00 — trading 60.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.55%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 12.78 and 44.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.15. DOWA Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 DOWA Holdings Co (DWMNF), the current Gross Margin % is 14.55% 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 DOWA Holdings Co (DWMNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DOWA Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $62.00 is trading 60.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.66.
Key valuation signals for DWMNF:
Gross Margin %: 14.55% (14% above median its 10-year median of 12.78)
GF Value™: $38.66 vs. price of $62.00 (60.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#516 of 729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DWMNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DOWA Holdings Co Ltd is a Japanese conglomerate engaged in electronic materials, recycling, heat treatment, metal processing, and smelting businesses. The company operates five business segments. The Electronic Materials segment makes high-purity metals, semiconductor wafers, LEDs, batteries, and magnetic materials. The Environment/Recycling segment handles waste disposal, soil remediation, resource recovery, and logistics. The Heat Treatment segment provides metal surface treatment, processing equipment, and related services. The Metal Processing segment produces copper, brass, alloys, and circuit boards. The Smelting segment manufactures metals and chemicals, while Others covers real estate, construction, and technology. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Smelting segment.
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