Avantium NVAVTXF +14.15%60 Gross Margin % is 68.01% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 74.89. GuruFocus rates AVTXF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,565 Chemicals companies, Avantium NV ranks better than 97.76% on this metric.
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
Avantium NV had a gross margin of 68.01% 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.
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Avantium NV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avantium NV'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Avantium NV'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.
Avantium NV Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Avantium NV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avantium NV'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.
Avantium NV (AVTXF) has a Gross Margin % of 68.01% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Avantium NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 74.89. Over the past decade, Avantium NV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 68.15 to 78.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Avantium NV ranks #35 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Avantium NV's Gross Margin % too high?
Avantium NV's current Gross Margin % of 68.01% is near median its 10-year median of 74.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.15 to a high of 78.85. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Avantium NV's value of 68.01% is 190.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avantium NV ranks #35 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Avantium NV has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avantium NV's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Avantium NV ranks #35 out of 1565 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Avantium NV in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Avantium NV's value of 68.01% is 190.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Avantium NV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 68.15 to 78.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.89 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Avantium NV 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.38, based on 1,565 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. Avantium NV's current Gross Margin % of 68.01% is 190.9% 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 Avantium NV and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avantium NV's current Gross Margin % is 68.01%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 74.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avantium NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avantium NV (AVTXF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.29, compared to a current price of $10.25 — trading 23.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 68.01%, which is near median its 10-year median of 74.89 and 190.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Avantium NV's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 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 Avantium NV (AVTXF), the current Gross Margin % is 68.01% 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 Avantium NV (AVTXF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avantium NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.25 is trading 23.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.29.
GuruFocus considers Avantium NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AVTXF:
Gross Margin %: 68.01% (near median its 10-year median of 74.89)
GF Value™: $8.29 vs. price of $10.25 (23.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 190.9% above the Chemicals median (#35 of 1565)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVTXF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avantium NV along with its subsidiaries is engaged in developing and commercializing next-generation bio-based plastics and chemicals based on its technological capabilities in catalysis research and development. Avantium also provides solutions in the field of sustainable chemistry and provider of catalyst testing technology. The company operates through segments: R&D Solutions, and Renewable Polymer segments. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the R&D Solutions segment. R&D Solutions provides R&D solutions in the field of sustainable chemistry and is the provider of advanced catalyst testing technology and services to accelerate catalyst R&D. The company's products include: PEF & FDCA; CO2-based polyesters & chemicals; PlantMEG & PlantMPG; and R&D Solutions.
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