DoorDash (MEX:DASH) Gross Margin %: 50.64% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


MEX:DASH DoorDash Inc MEX:DASH
82 GF Score
Price MXN2,963.81
GF Value MXN3,500.00
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is DoorDash Gross Margin %?

DoorDash MEX:DASH 82 Gross Margin % is 50.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 47.59. GuruFocus rates MEX:DASH with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,500.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, DoorDash ranks better than 73.77% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. DoorDash's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN36,859 Mil. DoorDash's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN72,780 Mil. Therefore, DoorDash's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 50.64%.


The historical rank and industry rank for DoorDash's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:DASH' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.65   Med: 47.59   Max: 52.6
Current: 50.89


During the past 8 years, the highest Gross Margin % of DoorDash was 52.60%. The lowest was 21.65%. And the median was 47.59%.

MEX:DASH's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
73.77% of 1117 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.23 vs MEX:DASH: 50.89

DoorDash had a gross margin of 50.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for DoorDash was -1.00% per year.


DoorDash  (MEX:DASH) 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

DoorDash had a gross margin of 50.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.


DoorDash Gross Margin % Related Terms


DoorDash Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DoorDash'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.

DoorDash Gross Margin % Chart

DoorDash Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 52.17 45.50 46.86 48.31 50.88

DoorDash Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 50.53 50.79 51.04 51.07 50.64

MEX:DASH vs SE, MELI, EBAY: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, DoorDash'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.


DoorDash Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DoorDash's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DoorDash's Gross Margin % falls into.


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DoorDash Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

DoorDash's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=125661.8 / 246984.187
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(246984.187 - 121322.407) / 246984.187
=50.88 %

DoorDash's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=36858.8 / 72779.977
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(72779.977 - 35921.138) / 72779.977
=50.64 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 50.64% mean?
DoorDash (MEX:DASH) has a Gross Margin % of 50.64% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DoorDash and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.59. Over the past decade, DoorDash's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.65 to 52.60. According to the industry distribution chart, DoorDash ranks #293 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is DoorDash's Gross Margin % too high?
DoorDash's current Gross Margin % of 50.64% is near median its 10-year median of 47.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.65 to a high of 52.60. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. DoorDash's value of 50.64% is 39.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DoorDash ranks #293 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DoorDash has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DoorDash's Gross Margin % compare to SE and MELI?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, DoorDash ranks #293 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts DoorDash in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. DoorDash's value of 50.64% is 39.8% above this benchmark. Historically, DoorDash's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.65 to 52.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.59 vs. the industry median of 36.23, DoorDash 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.23, based on 1,117 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. DoorDash's current Gross Margin % of 50.64% is 39.8% 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 DoorDash and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DoorDash's current Gross Margin % is 50.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DoorDash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DoorDash (MEX:DASH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,500.00, compared to a current price of MXN2,963.81 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.59 and 39.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. DoorDash's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 DoorDash (MEX:DASH), the current Gross Margin % is 50.64% 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 DoorDash (MEX:DASH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DoorDash stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN2,963.81 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,500.00. GuruFocus considers DoorDash to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DASH:

  • Gross Margin %: 50.64% (near median its 10-year median of 47.59)
  • GF Value™: MXN3,500.00 vs. price of MXN2,963.81 (15.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#293 of 1117)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:DASH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DoorDash Business Description

Address 303 2nd Street, South Tower, 8th Floor, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94107
Founded in 2013 within the confines of the San Francisco application renaissance, DoorDash is an online delivery demand aggregator. Consumers can use its app to order food on demand for delivery or in-store pickup from participating merchants. Following the 2022 acquisition of Wolt, the firm also provides this service in Europe and Asia. DoorDash creates a marketplace for merchants to establish an online presence, market their offerings, and meet demand through delivery. The firm provides similar services to non-restaurant businesses, such as grocery, retail, and pet supplies. DoorDash is also rolling out emerging technologies, such as drone delivery, to continually innovate and deliver the best possible service to both supply-side and demand-side participants in its marketplace.
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