Unipar CarbocloroBSP:UNIP5 72 Gross Margin % is 20.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 34.58. GuruFocus rates BSP:UNIP5 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of R$49.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,565 Chemicals companies, Unipar Carbocloro ranks better than 55.72% 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
Unipar Carbocloro had a gross margin of 20.53% 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.
Unipar Carbocloro Gross Margin % Related Terms
Unipar Carbocloro Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Unipar Carbocloro'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 Chemicals subindustry, Unipar Carbocloro'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.
Unipar Carbocloro Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Unipar Carbocloro's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unipar Carbocloro'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.
Unipar Carbocloro (BSP:UNIP5) has a Gross Margin % of 20.53% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Unipar Carbocloro and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 34.58. Over the past decade, Unipar Carbocloro's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.68 to 44.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Unipar Carbocloro ranks #693 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is Unipar Carbocloro's Gross Margin % too high?
Unipar Carbocloro's current Gross Margin % of 20.53% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 34.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.68 to a high of 44.77. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Unipar Carbocloro's value of 20.53% is 12.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unipar Carbocloro ranks #693 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Unipar Carbocloro has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unipar Carbocloro's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Unipar Carbocloro ranks #693 out of 1565 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Unipar Carbocloro in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Unipar Carbocloro's value of 20.53% is 12.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Unipar Carbocloro's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.68 to 44.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.58 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Unipar Carbocloro 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 23.38, 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. Unipar Carbocloro's current Gross Margin % of 20.53% is 12.2% 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 Unipar Carbocloro 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. Unipar Carbocloro's current Gross Margin % is 20.53%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 34.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unipar Carbocloro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unipar Carbocloro (BSP:UNIP5) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$49.52, compared to a current price of R$60.51 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.53%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 34.58 and 12.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Unipar Carbocloro's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 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 Unipar Carbocloro (BSP:UNIP5), the current Gross Margin % is 20.53% 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.
Is Unipar Carbocloro (BSP:UNIP5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unipar Carbocloro stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$60.51 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$49.52.
GuruFocus considers Unipar Carbocloro to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:UNIP5:
Gross Margin %: 20.53% (41% below median its 10-year median of 34.58)
GF Value™: R$49.52 vs. price of R$60.51 (22.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.2% below the Chemicals median (#693 of 1565)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:UNIP5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unipar Carbocloro SA is a Brazilian company which is engaged in producing and PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride) resins and chemicals, such as caustic soda, liquid and prills, and sodium hypochlorite. It offers chlorine, soda, hydrochloric acid, sodium hypochlorite, and dichloroethane for the use in water treatment.
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