Deccan CementsNSE:DECCANCE -1.77%60 Gross Margin % is 81.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 83.30. GuruFocus rates NSE:DECCANCE with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹534.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Building Materials companies, Deccan Cements ranks better than 98.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deccan Cements's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DECCANCE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 59.91 Med: 83.3 Max: 91.06
Current: 84.44
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Deccan Cements was 91.06%. The lowest was 59.91%. And the median was 83.30%.
NSE:DECCANCE's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.99% of 396
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.155
vs NSE:DECCANCE: 84.44
Deccan Cements had a gross margin of 81.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Deccan Cements was 1.10% per year.
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
Deccan Cements had a gross margin of 81.23% 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.
Deccan Cements Gross Margin % Related Terms
Deccan Cements Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deccan Cements'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.
NSE:DECCANCE vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Deccan Cements'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.
Deccan Cements Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Deccan Cements's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deccan Cements'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.
Deccan Cements (NSE:DECCANCE) has a Gross Margin % of 81.23% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Deccan Cements and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 83.30. Over the past decade, Deccan Cements' Gross Margin % has ranged from 59.91 to 91.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Deccan Cements ranks #4 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Deccan Cements' Gross Margin % too high?
Deccan Cements' current Gross Margin % of 81.23% is near median its 10-year median of 83.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.91 to a high of 91.06. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Deccan Cements' value of 81.23% is 210.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deccan Cements ranks #4 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deccan Cements has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deccan Cements' Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Deccan Cements ranks #4 out of 396 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Deccan Cements in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.16. Deccan Cements' value of 81.23% is 210.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Deccan Cements' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 59.91 to 91.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 83.30 vs. the industry median of 26.16, Deccan Cements 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.16, based on 396 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. Deccan Cements's current Gross Margin % of 81.23% is 210.6% 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 Deccan Cements and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deccan Cements's current Gross Margin % is 81.23%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 83.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deccan Cements stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deccan Cements (NSE:DECCANCE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹534.55, compared to a current price of ₹567.60 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 81.23%, which is near median its 10-year median of 83.30 and 210.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.16. Deccan Cements' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Deccan Cements (NSE:DECCANCE), the current Gross Margin % is 81.23% 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 Deccan Cements (NSE:DECCANCE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deccan Cements stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹567.60 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹534.55.
GuruFocus considers Deccan Cements to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:DECCANCE:
Gross Margin %: 81.23% (near median its 10-year median of 83.30)
GF Value™: ₹534.55 vs. price of ₹567.60 (6.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 210.6% above the Building Materials median (#4 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DECCANCE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deccan Cements Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of cement in India. In addition, it is also engaged in the generation of electricity. Its power division includes Thermal, Hydel, and Wind. The The company operates in a single product segment and the product is a generic one with small variations in the form of OPC, PPC, SRC, speciality chemicals etc.
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