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DCT Trading Dis TicaretIST:DCTTR -3.68%14 Gross Margin % is 8.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 4.21. GuruFocus rates IST:DCTTR with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 618 Capital Markets companies, DCT Trading Dis Ticaret ranks worse than 75.08% on this metric.
IST:DCTTR's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 75.08% of 618
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 49.87
vs IST:DCTTR: 14.12
DCT Trading Dis Ticaret had a gross margin of 8.95% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for DCT Trading Dis Ticaret was 0.00% per year.
DCT Trading Dis Ticaret (IST:DCTTR) 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
DCT Trading Dis Ticaret had a gross margin of 8.95% 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.
DCT Trading Dis Ticaret Gross Margin % Related Terms
DCT Trading Dis Ticaret 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.
IST:DCTTR vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, DCT Trading Dis Ticaret'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.
DCT Trading Dis Ticaret Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, DCT Trading Dis Ticaret's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DCT Trading Dis Ticaret'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.
DCT Trading Dis Ticaret (IST:DCTTR) has a Gross Margin % of 8.95% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DCT Trading Dis Ticaret and its competitors. This is 113% above median its historical median of 4.21. According to the industry distribution chart, DCT Trading Dis Ticaret ranks #464 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 75.1%.
Is DCT Trading Dis Ticaret's Gross Margin % too high?
DCT Trading Dis Ticaret's current Gross Margin % of 8.95% is 113% above median its 10-year median of 4.21. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 49.87. DCT Trading Dis Ticaret's value of 8.95% is 82.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCT Trading Dis Ticaret ranks #464 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DCT Trading Dis Ticaret has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCT Trading Dis Ticaret's Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, DCT Trading Dis Ticaret ranks #464 out of 618 companies for Gross Margin %. This places DCT Trading Dis Ticaret in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.87. DCT Trading Dis Ticaret's value of 8.95% is 82.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.21 vs. the industry median of 49.87, DCT Trading Dis Ticaret 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.87, based on 618 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. DCT Trading Dis Ticaret's current Gross Margin % of 8.95% is 82.1% 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 DCT Trading Dis Ticaret and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCT Trading Dis Ticaret's current Gross Margin % is 8.95%, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 4.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCT Trading Dis Ticaret stock overvalued right now?
DCT Trading Dis Ticaret (IST:DCTTR) has a current Gross Margin % of 8.95%. The current Gross Margin % is 8.95%, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 4.21 and 82.1% below the Capital Markets industry median of 49.87. DCT Trading Dis Ticaret's 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 DCT Trading Dis Ticaret (IST:DCTTR), the current Gross Margin % is 8.95% 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.
DCT Trading Dis Ticaret is one of the leading companies in commodity trading in the country. The company conducts export, import, and transit trade processes in line with commodity price trends. Operating on the principle of Safe Trade, DCT emphasizes the rights and sensitivities of both sellers and buyers, ensuring trade with quality and quantity precision across almost every region worldwide. Cotton, corn, and rice are among the significant commodities that DCT Trading facilitates trade for.
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