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DCM Shriram InternationalNSE:DCMSIL +1.99%7 Gross Margin % is 53.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 57.93. GuruFocus rates NSE:DCMSIL with a GF Score™ of 7/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 155 Industrial Distribution companies, DCM Shriram International ranks better than 97.42% on this metric.
NSE:DCMSIL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 97.42% of 155
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.34
vs NSE:DCMSIL: 53.45
DCM Shriram International had a gross margin of 53.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) 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
DCM Shriram International had a gross margin of 53.45% 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.
DCM Shriram International Gross Margin % Related Terms
DCM Shriram International 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.
DCM Shriram International Gross Margin % Chart
DCM Shriram International Annual Data
Trend
Mar25
Mar26
Gross Margin %
62.40
53.45
DCM Shriram International Semi-Annual Data
Mar25
Mar26
Gross Margin %
62.40
53.45
NSE:DCMSIL vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, DCM Shriram International'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.
DCM Shriram International Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, DCM Shriram International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DCM Shriram International'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.
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) has a Gross Margin % of 53.45% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DCM Shriram International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 57.93. Over the past decade, DCM Shriram International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.45 to 62.40. According to the industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #4 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is DCM Shriram International's Gross Margin % too high?
DCM Shriram International's current Gross Margin % of 53.45% is near median its 10-year median of 57.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.45 to a high of 62.40. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. DCM Shriram International's value of 53.45% is 119.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #4 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DCM Shriram International has a GF Score™ of 7/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCM Shriram International's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #4 out of 155 companies for Gross Margin %. This places DCM Shriram International in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. DCM Shriram International's value of 53.45% is 119.6% above this benchmark. Historically, DCM Shriram International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.45 to 62.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.93 vs. the industry median of 24.34, DCM Shriram International 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.34, based on 155 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. DCM Shriram International's current Gross Margin % of 53.45% is 119.6% 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 DCM Shriram International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCM Shriram International's current Gross Margin % is 53.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 57.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCM Shriram International stock overvalued right now?
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) has a current Gross Margin % of 53.45%. The current Gross Margin % is 53.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 57.93 and 119.6% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. DCM Shriram International's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 with 5 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 DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL), the current Gross Margin % is 53.45% 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.
DCM Shriram International Ltd operates in the industrial sector. It engages in activities across multiple industrial and engineering domains. Its business verticals include industrial fibres, shipping container manufacturing, defence armoured vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, engineering services, and industrial research. The company undertakes integrated activities encompassing engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure support, and technology-oriented services, serving sectors such as defence, industrial development, and related areas. The company serves a range of sectors, including industrial and defence-related applications.
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