DKSH HoldingSTU:DS5 77 Gross Margin % is 14.41% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 14.46. GuruFocus rates STU:DS5 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €68.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, DKSH Holding ranks worse than 86.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DKSH Holding's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:DS5'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.61 Med: 14.46 Max: 14.97
Current: 14.57
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of DKSH Holding was 14.97%. The lowest was 13.61%. And the median was 14.46%.
STU:DS5's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 86.49% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5
vs STU:DS5: 14.57
DKSH Holding had a gross margin of 14.41% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for DKSH Holding was 0.30% per year.
DKSH Holding (STU:DS5) 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
DKSH Holding had a gross margin of 14.41% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
DKSH Holding Gross Margin % Related Terms
DKSH Holding Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DKSH Holding'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:DS5 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, DKSH Holding'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.
DKSH Holding Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, DKSH Holding's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DKSH Holding'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.
DKSH Holding (STU:DS5) has a Gross Margin % of 14.41% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DKSH Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.46. Over the past decade, DKSH Holding's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.61 to 14.97. According to the industry distribution chart, DKSH Holding ranks #871 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 86.5%.
Is DKSH Holding's Gross Margin % too high?
DKSH Holding's current Gross Margin % of 14.41% is near median its 10-year median of 14.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.61 to a high of 14.97. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. DKSH Holding's value of 14.41% is 58.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DKSH Holding ranks #871 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DKSH Holding has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DKSH Holding's Gross Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, DKSH Holding ranks #871 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places DKSH Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. DKSH Holding's value of 14.41% is 58.2% below this benchmark. Historically, DKSH Holding's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.61 to 14.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.46 vs. the industry median of 34.50, DKSH Holding 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, based on 1,007 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. DKSH Holding's current Gross Margin % of 14.41% is 58.2% 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 DKSH Holding and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DKSH Holding's current Gross Margin % is 14.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DKSH Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKSH Holding (STU:DS5) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €68.76, compared to a current price of €67.50 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.46 and 58.2% below the Business Services industry median of 34.50. DKSH Holding's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 DKSH Holding (STU:DS5), the current Gross Margin % is 14.41% 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 DKSH Holding (STU:DS5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKSH Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €67.50 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €68.76.
GuruFocus considers DKSH Holding to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:DS5:
Gross Margin %: 14.41% (near median its 10-year median of 14.46)
GF Value™: €68.76 vs. price of €67.50 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.2% below the Business Services median (#871 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DS5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DKSH Holding Ltd offers market expansion services in Asia. The company provides a range of services, including sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics, and after-sales support. It offers expertise and on-the-ground logistical support. The company operates in five business segments: Consumer goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, Technology and Other (non-Business Unit). The majority of the revenue is derived from the Healthcare segment, which offers pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and over-the-counter health products, as well as medical devices, and also offers services including product registration, marketing and sales, and capillary physical distribution.
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