DLB Anlageservice AGSTU:DLB +11.79%48 Gross Margin % is 29.51% as of Dec. 2025, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 47.22. GuruFocus rates STU:DLB with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Asset Management companies, DLB Anlageservice AG ranks worse than 74.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DLB Anlageservice AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:DLB'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.51 Med: 47.22 Max: 89.16
Current: 29.51
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of DLB Anlageservice AG was 89.16%. The lowest was 29.51%. And the median was 47.22%.
STU:DLB's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74.09% of 548
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 57.9
vs STU:DLB: 29.51
DLB Anlageservice AG had a gross margin of 29.51% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for DLB Anlageservice AG was 0.70% per year.
DLB Anlageservice AG (STU:DLB) 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
DLB Anlageservice AG had a gross margin of 29.51% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
DLB Anlageservice AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
DLB Anlageservice AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DLB Anlageservice AG'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.
STU:DLB vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, DLB Anlageservice AG'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.
DLB Anlageservice AG Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, DLB Anlageservice AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DLB Anlageservice AG'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.
DLB Anlageservice AG (STU:DLB) has a Gross Margin % of 29.51% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DLB Anlageservice AG and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 47.22. Over the past decade, DLB Anlageservice AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.51 to 89.16. According to the industry distribution chart, DLB Anlageservice AG ranks #406 out of 548 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 74.1%.
Is DLB Anlageservice AG's Gross Margin % too high?
DLB Anlageservice AG's current Gross Margin % of 29.51% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 47.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.51 to a high of 89.16. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. DLB Anlageservice AG's value of 29.51% is 49% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DLB Anlageservice AG ranks #406 out of 548 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DLB Anlageservice AG has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DLB Anlageservice AG's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, DLB Anlageservice AG ranks #406 out of 548 companies for Gross Margin %. This places DLB Anlageservice AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. DLB Anlageservice AG's value of 29.51% is 49% below this benchmark. Historically, DLB Anlageservice AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.51 to 89.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.22 vs. the industry median of 57.90, DLB Anlageservice AG 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 57.90, based on 548 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. DLB Anlageservice AG's current Gross Margin % of 29.51% is 49% 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 DLB Anlageservice AG and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DLB Anlageservice AG's current Gross Margin % is 29.51%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 47.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DLB Anlageservice AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLB Anlageservice AG (STU:DLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.33, compared to a current price of €21.80 — trading 161.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.51%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 47.22 and 49% below the Asset Management industry median of 57.90. DLB Anlageservice AG's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 DLB Anlageservice AG (STU:DLB), the current Gross Margin % is 29.51% 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 DLB Anlageservice AG (STU:DLB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLB Anlageservice AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €21.80 is trading 161.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.33.
GuruFocus considers DLB Anlageservice AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:DLB:
Gross Margin %: 29.51% (38% below median its 10-year median of 47.22)
GF Value™: €8.33 vs. price of €21.80 (161.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49% below the Asset Management median (#406 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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