DCCCHIX:DCCL +0.32%73 Net Margin % is 2.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DCCL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of £48.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, DCC ranks worse than 66.7% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. DCC's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £197 Mil. DCC's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £8,061 Mil. Therefore, DCC's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DCC's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:DCCl'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 1.73 Max: 2.18
Current: 0.09
CHIX:DCCl's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 66.7% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs CHIX:DCCl: 0.09
DCC (CHIX:DCCl) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
DCC Net Margin % Related Terms
DCC Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DCC's Net 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.
CHIX:DCCL vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, DCC's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
DCC Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, DCC's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DCC's Net 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.
DCC (CHIX:DCCL) has a Net Margin % of 2.44% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on DCC and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 1.73. Over the past decade, DCC's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.09 to 2.18. According to the industry distribution chart, DCC ranks #611 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is DCC's Net Margin % too high?
DCC's current Net Margin % of 2.44% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 2.18. The Oil & Gas industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. DCC's value of 2.44% is 29% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCC ranks #611 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DCC has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCC's Net Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, DCC ranks #611 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This places DCC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. DCC's value of 2.44% is 29% below this benchmark. Historically, DCC's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.09 to 2.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 3.44, DCC 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 Net Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.44, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DCC's current Net Margin % of 2.44% is 29% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on DCC and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCC's current Net Margin % is 2.44%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DCC (CHIX:DCCL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £48.18, compared to a current price of £62.38 — trading 29.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.44%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 29% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.44. DCC's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DCC (CHIX:DCCL), the current Net Margin % is 2.44% 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 DCC (CHIX:DCCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DCC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £62.38 is trading 29.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £48.18.
GuruFocus considers DCC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:DCCL:
Net Margin %: 2.44% (41% above median its 10-year median of 1.73)
GF Value™: £48.18 vs. price of £62.38 (29.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29% below the Oil & Gas median (#611 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DCCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DCC PLC is an international sales, marketing, and support services company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: DCC Energy and DCC Technology. The majority of its revenue is generated from the DCC Energy segment, which is a customer-focused energy business, specialising in the sales, marketing, and distribution of secure, cleaner, and competitive energy solutions to commercial, industrial, domestic, and transport customers. This segment comprises two businesses: the Solutions business brings energy products and services to customer sites, while the Mobility business serves transport and fleet customers. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, and rest from Ireland, France, United States, and Rest of the world.
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