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Carbonxt GroupASX:CG1 -1.25% Gross Margin % is -3.28% as of Jun. 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,574 Chemicals companies, Carbonxt Group ranks better than 88.69% on this metric.
Carbonxt Group (ASX:CG1) 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
Carbonxt Group had a gross margin of -3.28% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => 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.
Carbonxt Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Carbonxt Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carbonxt Group'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.
ASX:CG1 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Carbonxt Group'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.
Carbonxt Group Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Carbonxt Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carbonxt Group'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.
Carbonxt Group (ASX:CG1) has a Gross Margin % of -3.28% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Carbonxt Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Carbonxt Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.95 to 52.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Carbonxt Group ranks #178 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Carbonxt Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Carbonxt Group's current Gross Margin % is -3.28%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.95 to a high of 52.37. Based on the distribution chart, Carbonxt Group ranks #178 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Carbonxt Group's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Carbonxt Group ranks #178 out of 1574 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Carbonxt Group in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.22. Historically, Carbonxt Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.95 to 52.37 over the past decade. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 24.22, based on 1,574 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. 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 Carbonxt Group and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carbonxt Group's current Gross Margin % is -3.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carbonxt Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbonxt Group (ASX:CG1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.05, compared to a current price of A$0.08 — trading 58% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -3.28%. 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 Carbonxt Group (ASX:CG1), the current Gross Margin % is -3.28% 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.
Carbonxt Group Ltd is an environmental technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells specialized activated carbon products for air and water purification. Its portfolio includes powdered activated carbon (PAC) and activated carbon pellets, used to remove mercury, dioxins, and other pollutants and toxins from industrial process streams. The company primarily serves coal-fired power generators, cement producers, and industrial and municipal customers requiring emissions control and water treatment solutions. Its main market is the United States, which accounts for the majority of its revenue, with additional activity in Australia. Carbonxt generates revenue through the sale of its activated carbon products, supplemented by related development and technical services. The company operates a single reportable segment focused on specialized activated carbon, and has expanded its manufacturing capacity to serve growing demand for mercury and air toxics compliance.
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