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DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG (FRA:DCIK) 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
DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG had a gross margin of 48.50% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG 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.
DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG Gross Margin % Chart
DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG Annual Data
FRA:DCIK vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG'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.
DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG'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.
DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG (FRA:DCIK) has a Gross Margin % of 48.50% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 38.72. Over the past decade, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.76 to 60.72. According to the industry distribution chart, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG ranks #419 out of 940 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's Gross Margin % too high?
DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's current Gross Margin % of 48.50% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 38.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.76 to a high of 60.72. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 39.18. DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's value of 48.50% is 23.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG ranks #419 out of 940 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG ranks #419 out of 940 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 39.18. DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's value of 48.50% is 23.8% above this benchmark. Historically, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.76 to 60.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.72 vs. the industry median of 39.18, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 39.18, based on 940 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. DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's current Gross Margin % of 48.50% is 23.8% 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 DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 39.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's current Gross Margin % is 48.50%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 38.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG (FRA:DCIK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.89, compared to a current price of €4.70 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.50%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 38.72 and 23.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 39.18. DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG (FRA:DCIK), the current Gross Margin % is 48.50% as of Jun. 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 DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG (FRA:DCIK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.70 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.89.
GuruFocus considers DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DCIK:
Gross Margin %: 48.50% (25% above median its 10-year median of 38.72)
GF Value™: €4.89 vs. price of €4.70 (3.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#419 of 940)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DCIK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DCI Database for Commerce and Industry AG is a Germany-based company. It offers marketing for online marketing, email marketing and content services to publishers and advertisers. It offers solutions in media, content services, info board and DCI Apps. It provides services in e-mail marketing, marketing automation and management.
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