Directa Sim SpAMIL:D -2.02%44 Gross Margin % is 45.56% as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 50.78. GuruFocus rates MIL:D with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 620 Capital Markets companies, Directa Sim SpA ranks better than 50.48% on this metric.
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
Directa Sim SpA had a gross margin of 45.56% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Directa Sim SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Directa Sim SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Directa Sim SpA'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.
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Directa Sim SpA'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.
Directa Sim SpA Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Directa Sim SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Directa Sim SpA'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.
Directa Sim SpA (MIL:D) has a Gross Margin % of 45.56% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Directa Sim SpA and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 50.78. Over the past decade, Directa Sim SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.16 to 53.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Directa Sim SpA ranks #307 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Directa Sim SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Directa Sim SpA's current Gross Margin % of 45.56% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 50.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.16 to a high of 53.75. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. Directa Sim SpA's value of 45.56% is 8.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Directa Sim SpA ranks #307 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Directa Sim SpA has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Directa Sim SpA's Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Directa Sim SpA ranks #307 out of 620 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Directa Sim SpA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. Directa Sim SpA's value of 45.56% is 8.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Directa Sim SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.16 to 53.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.78 vs. the industry median of 49.63, Directa Sim SpA 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 49.63, based on 620 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. Directa Sim SpA's current Gross Margin % of 45.56% is 8.2% 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 Directa Sim SpA and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Directa Sim SpA's current Gross Margin % is 45.56%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 50.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Directa Sim SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Directa Sim SpA (MIL:D) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.45, compared to a current price of €6.80 — trading 24.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.56%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 50.78 and 8.2% below the Capital Markets industry median of 49.63. Directa Sim SpA's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 3 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 Directa Sim SpA (MIL:D), the current Gross Margin % is 45.56% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Directa Sim SpA (MIL:D) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Directa Sim SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.80 is trading 24.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.45.
GuruFocus considers Directa Sim SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:D:
Gross Margin %: 45.56% (10% below median its 10-year median of 50.78)
GF Value™: €5.45 vs. price of €6.80 (24.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.2% below the Capital Markets median (#307 of 620)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Directa Sim SpA is an online brokerage firm that allows private investors to operate directly on financial markets. The financial products of the company include Stocks, Bonds, Futures, Funds, Options, and Certificates & CW, among others.
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