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Platinum IndustriesBOM:544134 -0.22%47 Gross Margin % is 30.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 29.92. GuruFocus rates BOM:544134 with a GF Score™ of 47/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Platinum Industries ranks better than 64.1% 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
Platinum Industries had a gross margin of 30.29% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Platinum Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Platinum Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Platinum Industries'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, Platinum Industries'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.
Platinum Industries Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Platinum Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Platinum Industries'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.
Platinum Industries (BOM:544134) has a Gross Margin % of 30.29% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Platinum Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.92. Over the past decade, Platinum Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.74 to 39.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Platinum Industries ranks #560 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Platinum Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Platinum Industries' current Gross Margin % of 30.29% is near median its 10-year median of 29.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.74 to a high of 39.87. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.55. Platinum Industries' value of 30.29% is 28.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Platinum Industries ranks #560 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Platinum Industries has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Platinum Industries' Gross Margin % compare to ?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Platinum Industries ranks #560 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Platinum Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.55. Platinum Industries' value of 30.29% is 28.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Platinum Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.74 to 39.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.92 vs. the industry median of 23.55, Platinum Industries 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 23.55, based on 1,560 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. Platinum Industries's current Gross Margin % of 30.29% is 28.6% 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 Platinum Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Platinum Industries's current Gross Margin % is 30.29%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Platinum Industries stock overvalued right now?
Platinum Industries (BOM:544134) has a current Gross Margin % of 30.29%. The current Gross Margin % is 30.29%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.92 and 28.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.55. Platinum Industries' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Platinum Industries (BOM:544134), the current Gross Margin % is 30.29% 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.
Platinum Industries Ltd is a multi-product company engaged in the business of manufacturing stabilizers. Its business segment includes PVC stabilizers, CPVC additives, and lubricants. The company operates in the speciality chemicals industry and its products find their application in PVC pipes, PVC profiles, PVC fittings, electrical wires and cables, SPC floor tiles, Rigid PVC foam boards, packaging materials, etc.
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