Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
What is Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin %?
Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret ASIST:DURKN +0.29%13 Gross Margin % is 25.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 38.37. GuruFocus rates IST:DURKN with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS ranks better than 69.5% on this metric.
IST:DURKN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 69.5% of 1908
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs IST:DURKN: 35.82
Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS had a gross margin of 25.01% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:DURKN) 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
Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS had a gross margin of 25.01% 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.
Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS 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.
Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % Chart
Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS Annual Data
Trend
Dec23
Dec24
Gross Margin %
34.23
42.50
Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS Quarterly Data
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS'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.
Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS'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.
Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:DURKN) has a Gross Margin % of 25.01% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 38.37. Over the past decade, Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.23 to 42.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #582 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS's current Gross Margin % of 25.01% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 38.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.23 to a high of 42.50. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS's value of 25.01% is 5.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #582 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #582 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS's value of 25.01% is 5.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.23 to 42.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.37 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.36, based on 1,908 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. Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS's current Gross Margin % of 25.01% is 5.1% 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 Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS's current Gross Margin % is 25.01%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 38.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:DURKN) has a current Gross Margin % of 25.01%. The current Gross Margin % is 25.01%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 38.37 and 5.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 8 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 Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:DURKN), the current Gross Margin % is 25.01% 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.
Durukan Sekerlemenayi ve Ticaret AS Business Description
Durukan Sekerleme Sanayi ve Ticaret AS operates as a distributor, wholesaler, and supermarket owner in the food sector. It specializes in various confectionery products such as Candies, Chocolate, Snacks and Bakery Products.
13GF Score
Get the complete analysis for IST:DURKN
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
IST:DURKN has been successfully added to your 
