MeranolCIBUE:MERA Gross Margin % is 11.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 13.69. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. MeranolCI's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS4,095 Mil. MeranolCI's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS35,510 Mil. Therefore, MeranolCI's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.53%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MeranolCI's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:MERA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.87 Med: 13.69 Max: 40.77
Current: 17.7
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of MeranolCI was 40.77%. The lowest was -3.87%. And the median was 13.69%.
BUE:MERA's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 23.44
vs BUE:MERA: 17.70
MeranolCI had a gross margin of 11.53% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MeranolCI was 0.00% per year.
MeranolCI (BUE:MERA) 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
MeranolCI had a gross margin of 11.53% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
MeranolCI Gross Margin % Related Terms
MeranolCI Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MeranolCI'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, MeranolCI'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.
MeranolCI Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, MeranolCI's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MeranolCI'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.
MeranolCI (BUE:MERA) has a Gross Margin % of 11.53% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MeranolCI and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 13.69.
Is MeranolCI's Gross Margin % too high?
MeranolCI's current Gross Margin % of 11.53% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 13.69. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.44. MeranolCI's value of 11.53% is 50.8% below this industry median.
How does MeranolCI's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
MeranolCI's Gross Margin % of 11.53% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.44. MeranolCI's value of 11.53% is 50.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.69 vs. the industry median of 23.44, MeranolCI 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 23.44, based on 1,555 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. MeranolCI's current Gross Margin % of 11.53% is 50.8% 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 MeranolCI and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MeranolCI's current Gross Margin % is 11.53%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 13.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MeranolCI stock overvalued right now?
MeranolCI (BUE:MERA) has a current Gross Margin % of 11.53%. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS75.24, compared to a current price of ARS48.00 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.53%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 13.69 and 50.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.44. 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 MeranolCI (BUE:MERA), the current Gross Margin % is 11.53% 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.
Meranol SACI is engaged in the production and distribution of industrial chemicals. Its product offerings include sulfonic acid, sulfuric acid, sulfur molten, ferrite red, ferrite yellow, fertimera, gum arabiga, pigments, liquid aluminium sulfate, solid aluminium sulfate, aluminum sulfate liquid base bauxita, among others.
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