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National PeroxideBOM:544205 -1.23%14 Gross Margin % is 58.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 50.36. GuruFocus rates BOM:544205 with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,559 Chemicals companies, National Peroxide ranks better than 93.39% on this metric.
National Peroxide (BOM:544205) 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
National Peroxide had a gross margin of 58.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
National Peroxide Gross Margin % Related Terms
National Peroxide Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Peroxide'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.
BOM:544205 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, National Peroxide'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.
National Peroxide Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, National Peroxide's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Peroxide'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.
National Peroxide (BOM:544205) has a Gross Margin % of 58.03% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on National Peroxide and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 50.36. Over the past decade, National Peroxide's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.32 to 54.12. According to the industry distribution chart, National Peroxide ranks #103 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is National Peroxide's Gross Margin % too high?
National Peroxide's current Gross Margin % of 58.03% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 50.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.32 to a high of 54.12. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.54. National Peroxide's value of 58.03% is 146.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Peroxide ranks #103 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Peroxide has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Peroxide's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, National Peroxide ranks #103 out of 1559 companies for Gross Margin %. This places National Peroxide in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.54. National Peroxide's value of 58.03% is 146.5% above this benchmark. Historically, National Peroxide's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.32 to 54.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.36 vs. the industry median of 23.54, National Peroxide 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 23.54, based on 1,559 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. National Peroxide's current Gross Margin % of 58.03% is 146.5% 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 National Peroxide and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Peroxide's current Gross Margin % is 58.03%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 50.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Peroxide stock overvalued right now?
National Peroxide (BOM:544205) has a current Gross Margin % of 58.03%. The current Gross Margin % is 58.03%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 50.36 and 146.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.54. National Peroxide's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 2 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 National Peroxide (BOM:544205), the current Gross Margin % is 58.03% 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.
National Peroxide Ltd is a company that manufactures Hydrogen Peroxide. The company also produces Compressed Hydrogen Gas and Peracetic Acid. The company is engaged in only one segment viz Manufacturing of peroxygens. It generates the majority of its revenue from within India.
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