OTC Markets GroupOTCM -0.87%89 Gross Margin % is 46.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 54.18. GuruFocus rates OTCM with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 618 Capital Markets companies, OTC Markets Group ranks better than 52.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for OTC Markets Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OTCM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.24 Med: 54.18 Max: 56.94
Current: 52.32
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of OTC Markets Group was 56.94%. The lowest was 51.24%. And the median was 54.18%.
OTCM's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.75% of 618
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 48.285
vs OTCM: 52.32
OTC Markets Group had a gross margin of 46.96% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for OTC Markets Group was -0.40% per year.
OTC Markets Group (OTCPK:OTCM) 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
OTC Markets Group had a gross margin of 46.96% 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.
OTC Markets Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
OTC Markets Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OTC Markets Group'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.
OTCM vs VALU, DTCX, MKTW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, OTC Markets Group'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.
OTC Markets Group Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, OTC Markets Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OTC Markets Group'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.
OTC Markets Group (OTCM) has a Gross Margin % of 46.96% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on OTC Markets Group and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 54.18. Over the past decade, OTC Markets Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.24 to 56.94. According to the industry distribution chart, OTC Markets Group ranks #292 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is OTC Markets Group's Gross Margin % too high?
OTC Markets Group's current Gross Margin % of 46.96% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 54.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.24 to a high of 56.94. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 48.29. OTC Markets Group's value of 46.96% is 2.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OTC Markets Group ranks #292 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, OTC Markets Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OTC Markets Group's Gross Margin % compare to VALU and DTCX?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, OTC Markets Group ranks #292 out of 618 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts OTC Markets Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.29. OTC Markets Group's value of 46.96% is 2.7% below this benchmark. Historically, OTC Markets Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.24 to 56.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.18 vs. the industry median of 48.29, OTC Markets Group 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 48.29, based on 618 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. OTC Markets Group's current Gross Margin % of 46.96% is 2.7% 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 OTC Markets Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OTC Markets Group's current Gross Margin % is 46.96%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 54.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OTC Markets Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OTC Markets Group (OTCM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.84, compared to a current price of $51.03 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.96%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 54.18 and 2.7% below the Capital Markets industry median of 48.29. OTC Markets Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 OTC Markets Group (OTCM), the current Gross Margin % is 46.96% 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 OTC Markets Group (OTCM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OTC Markets Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $51.03 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $60.84.
GuruFocus considers OTC Markets Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OTCM:
Gross Margin %: 46.96% (13% below median its 10-year median of 54.18)
GF Value™: $60.84 vs. price of $51.03 (16.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.7% below the Capital Markets median (#292 of 618)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OTCM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OTC Markets Group Inc operates financial markets for securities in the U.S. and globally. The firm mainly operates OTCQX market, OTCQB venture market and Pink open market. It has OTC link ATS, market data licensing and corporate services business lines. The activities of these business lines encompass quotation and trade messaging services, network-based platform, access to market data, a suite of market data licenses and disclosure and information services. It derives a majority of its revenue from the U.S.
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