Diales GroupLSE:DIAL +1.59%50 Gross Margin % is 28.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 24.92. GuruFocus rates LSE:DIAL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Business Services companies, Diales Group ranks worse than 61.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diales Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:DIAL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.66 Med: 24.92 Max: 28.15
Current: 28.15
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Diales Group was 28.15%. The lowest was 20.66%. And the median was 24.92%.
LSE:DIAL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 61.09% of 1005
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs LSE:DIAL: 28.15
Diales Group had a gross margin of 28.63% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Diales Group was 2.00% per year.
Diales Group (LSE:DIAL) 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
Diales Group had a gross margin of 28.63% 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.
Diales Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Diales Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diales Group'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.
LSE:DIAL vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Diales Group'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.
Diales Group Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Diales Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diales Group'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.
Diales Group (LSE:DIAL) has a Gross Margin % of 28.63% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Diales Group and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 24.92. Over the past decade, Diales Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.66 to 28.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Diales Group ranks #614 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is Diales Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Diales Group's current Gross Margin % of 28.63% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 24.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.66 to a high of 28.15. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Diales Group's value of 28.63% is 16.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diales Group ranks #614 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Diales Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diales Group's Gross Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Diales Group ranks #614 out of 1005 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Diales Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Diales Group's value of 28.63% is 16.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Diales Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.66 to 28.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.92 vs. the industry median of 34.46, Diales Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,005 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. Diales Group's current Gross Margin % of 28.63% is 16.9% 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 Diales Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diales Group's current Gross Margin % is 28.63%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 24.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diales Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diales Group (LSE:DIAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.26, compared to a current price of £0.32 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.63%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 24.92 and 16.9% below the Business Services industry median of 34.46. Diales Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Diales Group (LSE:DIAL), the current Gross Margin % is 28.63% 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 Diales Group (LSE:DIAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diales Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.32 is trading 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.26.
GuruFocus considers Diales Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:DIAL:
Gross Margin %: 28.63% (15% above median its 10-year median of 24.92)
GF Value™: £0.26 vs. price of £0.32 (23.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% below the Business Services median (#614 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:DIAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Diales Group PLC provides advisory services to the engineering and construction industries. The company offers quantity surveying, quantum and planning experts, mediators, arbitrators, and project management services; and other consultancy services, including planning, programming, Litigation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. The company covers building, marine, mining, infrastructure, energy, and other sectors. The company has segments in Europe and America, Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Maximum revenue is gained from Europe and America.
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