Elton /RATH:ELTON -0.81%64 Gross Margin % is 15.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 15.89. GuruFocus rates ATH:ELTON with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,561 Chemicals companies, Elton /R ranks worse than 69.83% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Elton /R's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €13.4 Mil. Elton /R's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €85.1 Mil. Therefore, Elton /R's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.77%.
Warning Sign:
Elton SA /R gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elton /R's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ATH:ELTON'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.64 Med: 15.89 Max: 18.36
Current: 15.63
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Elton /R was 18.36%. The lowest was 14.64%. And the median was 15.89%.
ATH:ELTON's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 69.83% of 1561
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.35
vs ATH:ELTON: 15.63
Elton /R had a gross margin of 15.77% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Elton /R was -2.60% per year.
Elton /R (ATH:ELTON) 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
Elton /R had a gross margin of 15.77% 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.
Elton /R Gross Margin % Related Terms
Elton /R Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elton /R'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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Elton /R'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.
Elton /R Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Elton /R's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elton /R'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.
Elton /R (ATH:ELTON) has a Gross Margin % of 15.77% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Elton /R and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.89. Over the past decade, Elton /R's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.64 to 18.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Elton /R ranks #1090 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Elton /R's Gross Margin % too high?
Elton /R's current Gross Margin % of 15.77% is near median its 10-year median of 15.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.64 to a high of 18.36. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Elton /R's value of 15.77% is 32.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elton /R ranks #1090 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Elton /R has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elton /R's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Elton /R ranks #1090 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Elton /R in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Elton /R's value of 15.77% is 32.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Elton /R's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.64 to 18.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.89 vs. the industry median of 23.35, Elton /R 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.35, based on 1,561 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. Elton /R's current Gross Margin % of 15.77% is 32.5% 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 Elton /R and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elton /R's current Gross Margin % is 15.77%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elton /R stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elton /R (ATH:ELTON) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.95, compared to a current price of €1.84 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.77%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.89 and 32.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.35. Elton /R's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Elton /R (ATH:ELTON), the current Gross Margin % is 15.77% 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 Elton /R (ATH:ELTON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elton /R stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.84 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.95.
GuruFocus considers Elton /R to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ATH:ELTON:
Gross Margin %: 15.77% (near median its 10-year median of 15.89)
GF Value™: €1.95 vs. price of €1.84 (5.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.5% below the Chemicals median (#1090 of 1561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATH:ELTON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elton SA /R is engaged in chemical ingredients distribution market & provides industrial solutions. The company covers Agrochemicals Animal Nutrition and Health, Food and Beverage, Cosmetics Pharma Household, Paints, Coatings, Construction materials, Textiles Chemical reagents and Lab equipment, Water treatment, Metal treatment, Paper treatment Candles, Lubricants, Plastics Raw materials for tires and Refrigerants. It also covers a range of industrial activities, to expand its network coverage and portfolio offering, but also to provide full up-to-date technical support and scientific information, elaborating its customers to create best products and results.
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