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Patel Chem SpecialitiesBOM:544460 +1.59%18 Gross Margin % is 22.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 25.14. GuruFocus rates BOM:544460 with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Patel Chem Specialities ranks better than 53.59% 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
Patel Chem Specialities had a gross margin of 22.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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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.
Patel Chem Specialities Gross Margin % Related Terms
Patel Chem Specialities 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Patel Chem Specialities'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.
Patel Chem Specialities Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Patel Chem Specialities's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patel Chem Specialities'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.
Patel Chem Specialities (BOM:544460) has a Gross Margin % of 22.35% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Patel Chem Specialities and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 25.14. Over the past decade, Patel Chem Specialities' Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.40 to 29.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Patel Chem Specialities ranks #724 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Patel Chem Specialities' Gross Margin % too high?
Patel Chem Specialities' current Gross Margin % of 22.35% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 25.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.40 to a high of 29.56. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.55. Patel Chem Specialities' value of 22.35% is 5.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Patel Chem Specialities ranks #724 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Patel Chem Specialities has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patel Chem Specialities' Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Patel Chem Specialities ranks #724 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Patel Chem Specialities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.55. Patel Chem Specialities' value of 22.35% is 5.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Patel Chem Specialities' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.40 to 29.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.14 vs. the industry median of 23.55, Patel Chem Specialities 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 23.55, 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. Patel Chem Specialities's current Gross Margin % of 22.35% is 5.1% 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 Patel Chem Specialities 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. Patel Chem Specialities's current Gross Margin % is 22.35%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 25.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Patel Chem Specialities stock overvalued right now?
Patel Chem Specialities (BOM:544460) has a current Gross Margin % of 22.35%. The current Gross Margin % is 22.35%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 25.14 and 5.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.55. Patel Chem Specialities' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Patel Chem Specialities (BOM:544460), the current Gross Margin % is 22.35% 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.
Patel Chem Specialities Ltd operates in the field of specialty chemicals, particularly focusing on the production of cellulose-based excipients. It manufactures a diverse products that are critical to various industries, including pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, cosmetics, and numerous industrial applications. These chemicals are fundamental in the formulation of essential products such as tablets, food additives, personal care items, and industrial formulations. Its products play vital roles as binders, disintegrants, thickeners, stabilizers, and gelling agents, each serving a specialized function across multiple sectors.
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