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XMAD:DESA's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.36% of 2999
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.78
vs XMAD:DESA: 43.81
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje had a gross margin of 44.26% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje (XMAD:DESA) 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
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje had a gross margin of 44.26% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje Gross Margin % Related Terms
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje 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.
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje Gross Margin % Chart
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje Annual Data
XMAD:DESA vs SNA, RBC, SWK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje'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.
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
* 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.
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje (XMAD:DESA) has a Gross Margin % of 44.26% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 39.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje ranks #499 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje's Gross Margin % too high?
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje's current Gross Margin % of 44.26% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 39.81. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.78. Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje's value of 44.26% is 65.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje ranks #499 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje's Gross Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje ranks #499 out of 2999 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.78. Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje's value of 44.26% is 65.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 39.81 vs. the industry median of 26.78, Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.78, based on 2,999 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. Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje's current Gross Margin % of 44.26% is 65.3% 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 Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje's current Gross Margin % is 44.26%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 39.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje (XMAD:DESA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.35, compared to a current price of €24.20 — trading 48% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.26%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 39.81 and 65.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.78. Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje (XMAD:DESA), the current Gross Margin % is 44.26% as of Jun. 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 Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje (XMAD:DESA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €24.20 is trading 48% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.35.
GuruFocus considers Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XMAD:DESA:
Gross Margin %: 44.26% (11% above median its 10-year median of 39.81)
GF Value™: €16.35 vs. price of €24.20 (48% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.3% above the Industrial Products median (#499 of 2999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAD:DESA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Desarrollos Especiales de Sistemas de Anclaje is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of anchors and fastenings for construction applications. The company's product offerings include screws, chemical anchors, metallic anchors, tube clamps and fastenings, among others. It sells its products under the brand name Desa, Desatools and Construsim.
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