What is Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS Gross Margin %?
Danish Aerospace and Defence Co ASOCSE:DADC -7.62%54 Gross Margin % is 54.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 72.96. GuruFocus rates OCSE:DADC with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of kr2.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Aerospace & Defense companies, Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS ranks better than 92.4% on this metric.
Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS (OCSE:DADC) 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
Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS had a gross margin of 54.77% 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.
Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS 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.
Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS Gross Margin % Chart
OCSE:DADC vs GE, RTX, BA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS'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.
Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS'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.
Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS (OCSE:DADC) has a Gross Margin % of 54.77% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 72.96. Over the past decade, Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 60.00 to 93.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS ranks #26 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS's current Gross Margin % of 54.77% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 72.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 60.00 to a high of 93.13. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS's value of 54.77% is 105.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS ranks #26 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS's Gross Margin % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS ranks #26 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS's value of 54.77% is 105.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 60.00 to 93.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.96 vs. the industry median of 26.65, Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.65, based on 342 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. Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS's current Gross Margin % of 54.77% is 105.5% 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 Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS's current Gross Margin % is 54.77%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 72.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS (OCSE:DADC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.83, compared to a current price of kr4.00 — trading 41.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.77%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 72.96 and 105.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.65. Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS (OCSE:DADC), the current Gross Margin % is 54.77% 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 Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS (OCSE:DADC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr4.00 is trading 41.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.83.
GuruFocus considers Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OCSE:DADC:
Gross Margin %: 54.77% (25% below median its 10-year median of 72.96)
GF Value™: kr2.83 vs. price of kr4.00 (41.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 105.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#26 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OCSE:DADC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS Business Description
Danish Aerospace and Defence Co AS develops medical instrumentation and other engineering fields within space applications. Its activities include the research, development, integration, and application of medical technologies designed for operation and reliability in space environments. The company also provides products and services derived from space research and operational experience for terrestrial applications.
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