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
Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals had a gross margin of 8.73% 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.
Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals 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.
CAI:SKPC vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals'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.
Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals'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.
Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals (CAI:SKPC) has a Gross Margin % of 8.73% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 24.16. Over the past decade, Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.11 to 28.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals ranks #1263 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals' Gross Margin % too high?
Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals' current Gross Margin % of 8.73% is 64% below median its 10-year median of 24.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.11 to a high of 28.52. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals' value of 8.73% is 62.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals ranks #1263 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals ranks #1263 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals' value of 8.73% is 62.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.11 to 28.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.16 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals 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 23.36, 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. Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals's current Gross Margin % of 8.73% is 62.6% 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 Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals's current Gross Margin % is 8.73%, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 24.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals (CAI:SKPC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£16.98, compared to a current price of E£15.89 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.73%, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 24.16 and 62.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals (CAI:SKPC), the current Gross Margin % is 8.73% 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 Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals (CAI:SKPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of E£15.89 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of E£16.98.
GuruFocus considers Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:SKPC:
Gross Margin %: 8.73% (64% below median its 10-year median of 24.16)
GF Value™: E£16.98 vs. price of E£15.89 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.6% below the Chemicals median (#1263 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:SKPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals is an Egyptian joint stock company engaged in the production and distribution of petrochemical products. Its products are Film Grades, Blow Moulding Grades, Injection Moulding Grades, Roto Moulding Grades, International Standards, Butene-1, and Ethylene. Its portfolio includes linear low-density polyethylene and high-density polyethylene.
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