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Data Watts PartnersFRA:A1D 14 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:A1D with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 553 Asset Management companies, Data Watts Partners ranks worse than 83% on this metric.
Data Watts Partners (FRA:A1D) 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
Data Watts Partners had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
Data Watts Partners Gross Margin % Related Terms
Data Watts Partners Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Data Watts Partners'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.
FRA:A1D vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Data Watts Partners'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.
Data Watts Partners Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Data Watts Partners's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Data Watts Partners'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.
Data Watts Partners (FRA:A1D) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Data Watts Partners and its competitors. Over the past decade, Data Watts Partners' Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.29 to 16.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Data Watts Partners ranks #459 out of 553 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 83%.
Is Data Watts Partners' Gross Margin % too high?
Data Watts Partners' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.29 to a high of 16.67. Based on the distribution chart, Data Watts Partners ranks #459 out of 553 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Data Watts Partners has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Data Watts Partners' Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Data Watts Partners ranks #459 out of 553 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Data Watts Partners in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 56.74. Historically, Data Watts Partners' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.29 to 16.67 over the past decade. 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 Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 56.74, based on 553 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. 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 Data Watts Partners and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 56.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Data Watts Partners's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Data Watts Partners stock overvalued right now?
Data Watts Partners (FRA:A1D) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Data Watts Partners' overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 5 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 Data Watts Partners (FRA:A1D), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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.
Data Watts Partners Inc is an investment issuer that actively invests in a diversified portfolio of early-stage to mid-level companies. It provides capital, experience, and support to emerging market leaders in the mining, progressive health, wellness, and technology spaces while building shareholder value.
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