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MDB Capital Holdings LLC (NAS:MDBH) 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
MDB Capital Holdings LLC had a gross margin of -16.46% 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.
MDB Capital Holdings LLC Gross Margin % Related Terms
MDB Capital Holdings LLC 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.
MDBH vs GRAN, GREE, COHN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, MDB Capital Holdings LLC'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.
MDB Capital Holdings LLC Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, MDB Capital Holdings LLC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MDB Capital Holdings LLC'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.
MDB Capital Holdings LLC (MDBH) has a Gross Margin % of -16.46% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MDB Capital Holdings LLC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MDB Capital Holdings LLC ranks #602 out of 619 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 97.3%.
Is MDB Capital Holdings LLC's Gross Margin % too high?
MDB Capital Holdings LLC's current Gross Margin % is -16.46%. Based on the distribution chart, MDB Capital Holdings LLC ranks #602 out of 619 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MDB Capital Holdings LLC has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MDB Capital Holdings LLC's Gross Margin % compare to GRAN and GREE?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, MDB Capital Holdings LLC ranks #602 out of 619 companies for Gross Margin %. This places MDB Capital Holdings LLC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 50.00. 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 50.00, based on 619 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 MDB Capital Holdings LLC and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 50.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MDB Capital Holdings LLC's current Gross Margin % is -16.46%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MDB Capital Holdings LLC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MDB Capital Holdings LLC (MDBH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.16, compared to a current price of $3.20 — trading 60.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -16.46%. MDB Capital Holdings LLC's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 2 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 MDB Capital Holdings LLC (MDBH), the current Gross Margin % is -16.46% 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 MDB Capital Holdings LLC (MDBH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MDB Capital Holdings LLC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.20 is trading 60.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.16.
GuruFocus considers MDB Capital Holdings LLC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MDBH:
Gross Margin %: -16.46%
GF Value™: $8.16 vs. price of $3.20 (60.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MDBH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MDB Capital Holdings LLC is an investment holding company that operates through its subsidiaries and focuses on early-stage technology companies through public offerings. The company's purpose is to engage with companies holding visionary technology, inventors, and technology entrepreneurs. The company operates in two reportable segments: a broker dealer & intellectual property service; and the technology development segment. The broker dealer & intellectual property service segment, which derives key revenue, is engaged in conducting private and public securities offerings and offers in-depth patent research used for investment banking due diligence.
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