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Kopper Chemical IndustryBJSE:920033 72 Gross Margin % is 32.40% as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 36.22. GuruFocus rates BJSE:920033 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥25.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,572 Chemicals companies, Kopper Chemical Industry ranks better than 75.83% on this metric.
Kopper Chemical Industry (BJSE:920033) 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
Kopper Chemical Industry had a gross margin of 32.40% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Kopper Chemical Industry Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kopper Chemical Industry Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
BJSE:920033 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kopper Chemical Industry'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.
Kopper Chemical Industry Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kopper Chemical Industry's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kopper Chemical Industry'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.
Kopper Chemical Industry (BJSE:920033) has a Gross Margin % of 32.40% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kopper Chemical Industry and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 36.22. Over the past decade, Kopper Chemical Industry's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.97 to 43.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Kopper Chemical Industry ranks #380 out of 1572 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Kopper Chemical Industry's Gross Margin % too high?
Kopper Chemical Industry's current Gross Margin % of 32.40% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 36.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.97 to a high of 43.93. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 24.15. Kopper Chemical Industry's value of 32.40% is 34.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kopper Chemical Industry ranks #380 out of 1572 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kopper Chemical Industry has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kopper Chemical Industry's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kopper Chemical Industry ranks #380 out of 1572 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kopper Chemical Industry in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.15. Kopper Chemical Industry's value of 32.40% is 34.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kopper Chemical Industry's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.97 to 43.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.22 vs. the industry median of 24.15, Kopper Chemical Industry 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 24.15, based on 1,572 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. Kopper Chemical Industry's current Gross Margin % of 32.40% is 34.2% 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 Kopper Chemical Industry and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kopper Chemical Industry's current Gross Margin % is 32.40%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 36.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kopper Chemical Industry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kopper Chemical Industry (BJSE:920033) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥25.42, compared to a current price of ¥14.43 — trading 43.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.40%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 36.22 and 34.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 24.15. Kopper Chemical Industry's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Kopper Chemical Industry (BJSE:920033), the current Gross Margin % is 32.40% 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.
Is Kopper Chemical Industry (BJSE:920033) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kopper Chemical Industry stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥14.43 is trading 43.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥25.42.
GuruFocus considers Kopper Chemical Industry to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BJSE:920033:
Gross Margin %: 32.40% (11% below median its 10-year median of 36.22)
GF Value™: ¥25.42 vs. price of ¥14.43 (43.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.2% above the Chemicals median (#380 of 1572)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BJSE:920033 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kopper Chemical Industry Corp Ltd manufacturer of special surfactants, focusing on the research and development of copper metal, new energy battery metal extraction technology, mineral flotation technology, electrolytic electroplating acid mist treatment technology, etc., producing special surfactants products such as copper metal extractant, new energy battery metal extractant, mineral flotation reagent, and acid mist suppressant.
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