DF Deutsche Forfait AGXTER:DFTK +6.33%73 Gross Margin % is 81.61% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 78.37. GuruFocus rates XTER:DFTK with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 620 Capital Markets companies, DF Deutsche Forfait AG ranks better than 85.97% on this metric.
XTER:DFTK's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.97% of 620
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 49.63
vs XTER:DFTK: 86.38
DF Deutsche Forfait AG had a gross margin of 81.61% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for DF Deutsche Forfait AG was -4.90% per year.
DF Deutsche Forfait AG (XTER:DFTK) 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
DF Deutsche Forfait AG had a gross margin of 81.61% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
DF Deutsche Forfait AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
DF Deutsche Forfait AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DF Deutsche Forfait 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.
XTER:DFTK vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, DF Deutsche Forfait 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.
DF Deutsche Forfait AG Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, DF Deutsche Forfait AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DF Deutsche Forfait 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.
DF Deutsche Forfait AG (XTER:DFTK) has a Gross Margin % of 81.61% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DF Deutsche Forfait AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 78.37. According to the industry distribution chart, DF Deutsche Forfait AG ranks #87 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is DF Deutsche Forfait AG's Gross Margin % too high?
DF Deutsche Forfait AG's current Gross Margin % of 81.61% is near median its 10-year median of 78.37. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. DF Deutsche Forfait AG's value of 81.61% is 64.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DF Deutsche Forfait AG ranks #87 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DF Deutsche Forfait AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DF Deutsche Forfait AG's Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, DF Deutsche Forfait AG ranks #87 out of 620 companies for Gross Margin %. This places DF Deutsche Forfait AG in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. DF Deutsche Forfait AG's value of 81.61% is 64.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 78.37 vs. the industry median of 49.63, DF Deutsche Forfait AG 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.63, based on 620 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. DF Deutsche Forfait AG's current Gross Margin % of 81.61% is 64.4% 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 DF Deutsche Forfait AG and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DF Deutsche Forfait AG's current Gross Margin % is 81.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 78.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DF Deutsche Forfait AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DF Deutsche Forfait AG (XTER:DFTK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.62, compared to a current price of €1.68 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 81.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 78.37 and 64.4% above the Capital Markets industry median of 49.63. DF Deutsche Forfait AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 DF Deutsche Forfait AG (XTER:DFTK), the current Gross Margin % is 81.61% 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 DF Deutsche Forfait AG (XTER:DFTK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DF Deutsche Forfait AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.68 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.62.
GuruFocus considers DF Deutsche Forfait AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:DFTK:
Gross Margin %: 81.61% (near median its 10-year median of 78.37)
GF Value™: €1.62 vs. price of €1.68 (3.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.4% above the Capital Markets median (#87 of 620)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:DFTK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DF Deutsche Forfait AG is engaged in the provision of financial services. Its products include financing solutions, foreign trade receivables, and trade finance funds. The company focuses on the purchase of receivables from imports and exports and provides the hedging of merchandise deliveries in emerging and developing countries. It supports exporters and importers by purchasing foreign trade receivables, providing liquidity and taking over the payment risks. For banks, it operates as a partner for financing solutions, such as structured, abstract payment obligations, and buys and sells assets. Its geographic focus is on the Near and Middle East.
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