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DCM Shriram Fine ChemicalsNSE:DSFCL -1.99%10 Gross Margin % is 39.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 40.80. GuruFocus rates NSE:DSFCL with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals ranks better than 81.28% on this metric.
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals (NSE:DSFCL) 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 Fine Chemicals had a gross margin of 39.63% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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 Fine Chemicals Gross Margin % Related Terms
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals 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 Fine Chemicals Gross Margin % Chart
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Annual Data
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DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Semi-Annual Data
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NSE:DSFCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals'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 Fine Chemicals Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals'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 Fine Chemicals (NSE:DSFCL) has a Gross Margin % of 39.63% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.80. Over the past decade, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.63 to 41.97. According to the industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals ranks #292 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' Gross Margin % too high?
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' current Gross Margin % of 39.63% is near median its 10-year median of 40.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.63 to a high of 41.97. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.55. DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' value of 39.63% is 68.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals ranks #292 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals ranks #292 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.55. DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' value of 39.63% is 68.3% above this benchmark. Historically, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.63 to 41.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.80 vs. the industry median of 23.55, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.55, based on 1,560 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 Fine Chemicals's current Gross Margin % of 39.63% is 68.3% 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 Fine Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals's current Gross Margin % is 39.63%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals (NSE:DSFCL) has a current Gross Margin % of 39.63%. The current Gross Margin % is 39.63%, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.80 and 68.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.55. DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 10/100 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 DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals (NSE:DSFCL), the current Gross Margin % is 39.63% 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.
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DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Ltd is a company specializing in the manufacture of chemicals and chemical products. Its operations include the production of organic and inorganic chemicals, drug intermediates, and chlor-alkali derivatives for industries such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, and water treatment.
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