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QDM InternationalQDMI 57 Gross Margin % is 75.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 46.07. GuruFocus rates QDMI with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $162.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 62 Insurance companies, QDM International ranks better than 62.9% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for QDM International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
QDMI'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.72 Med: 46.07 Max: 87.3
Current: 53.6
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of QDM International was 87.30%. The lowest was 36.72%. And the median was 46.07%.
QDMI's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62.9% of 62
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 44.725
vs QDMI: 53.60
QDM International had a gross margin of 75.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for QDM International was 0.00% per year.
QDM International (OTCPK:QDMI) 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
QDM International had a gross margin of 75.76% 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.
QDM International Gross Margin % Related Terms
QDM International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for QDM International'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.
QDMI vs EHTH, XHG, ZBAO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, QDM 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.
QDM International Gross Margin % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, QDM International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QDM 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.
QDM International (QDMI) has a Gross Margin % of 75.76% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on QDM International and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 46.07. Over the past decade, QDM International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.72 to 87.30. According to the industry distribution chart, QDM International ranks #23 out of 62 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is QDM International's Gross Margin % too high?
QDM International's current Gross Margin % of 75.76% is 64% above median its 10-year median of 46.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.72 to a high of 87.30. The Insurance industry median Gross Margin % is 44.73. QDM International's value of 75.76% is 69.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QDM International ranks #23 out of 62 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, QDM International has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QDM International's Gross Margin % compare to EHTH and XHG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, QDM International ranks #23 out of 62 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts QDM International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 44.73. QDM International's value of 75.76% is 69.4% above this benchmark. Historically, QDM International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.72 to 87.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.07 vs. the industry median of 44.73, QDM 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 Insurance company?
The median Gross Margin % among Insurance companies is 44.73, based on 62 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. QDM International's current Gross Margin % of 75.76% is 69.4% 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 QDM International and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Gross Margin % is 44.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QDM International's current Gross Margin % is 75.76%, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 46.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QDM International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QDM International (QDMI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $162.47, compared to a current price of $5.00 — trading 96.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 75.76%, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 46.07 and 69.4% above the Insurance industry median of 44.73. QDM International's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 QDM International (QDMI), the current Gross Margin % is 75.76% 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 QDM International (QDMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QDM International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.00 is trading 96.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $162.47.
GuruFocus considers QDM International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for QDMI:
Gross Margin %: 75.76% (64% above median its 10-year median of 46.07)
GF Value™: $162.47 vs. price of $5.00 (96.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.4% above the Insurance median (#23 of 62)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QDMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
QDM International Inc is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the insurance brokerage business mainly in Hong Kong. The group sells a wide range of insurance products, consisting of two main categories: life and medical insurance, such as individual life insurance, and general insurance, such as automobile insurance, commercial property insurance, etc. In addition, as a Mandatory Provident Fund Intermediary, it also provides customers with assistance on account opening and related services under the MPF and the Occupational Retirement Schemes Ordinance (ORSO) schemes, both of which are mandatory retirement protection schemes set up for employees who are Hong Kong residents. The group generates a majority of its revenue from the insurance brokerage business.
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