Colorado PeinturesCAS:COL -0.63%66 Gross Margin % is 41.25% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 40.98. GuruFocus rates CAS:COL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MAD55.03 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,565 Chemicals companies, Colorado Peintures ranks better than 83% 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
Colorado Peintures had a gross margin of 41.25% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
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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.
Colorado Peintures Gross Margin % Related Terms
Colorado Peintures Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colorado Peintures'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.
CAS:COL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Colorado Peintures'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.
Colorado Peintures Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Colorado Peintures's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colorado Peintures'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.
Colorado Peintures (CAS:COL) has a Gross Margin % of 41.25% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Colorado Peintures and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.98. Over the past decade, Colorado Peintures' Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.32 to 48.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Colorado Peintures ranks #266 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Colorado Peintures' Gross Margin % too high?
Colorado Peintures' current Gross Margin % of 41.25% is near median its 10-year median of 40.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.32 to a high of 48.47. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Colorado Peintures' value of 41.25% is 76.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colorado Peintures ranks #266 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Colorado Peintures has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colorado Peintures' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Colorado Peintures ranks #266 out of 1565 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Colorado Peintures in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Colorado Peintures' value of 41.25% is 76.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Colorado Peintures' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.32 to 48.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.98 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Colorado Peintures 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 23.38, 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. Colorado Peintures's current Gross Margin % of 41.25% is 76.4% 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 Colorado Peintures 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. Colorado Peintures's current Gross Margin % is 41.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colorado Peintures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colorado Peintures (CAS:COL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MAD55.03, compared to a current price of MAD78.89 — trading 43.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.98 and 76.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Colorado Peintures' overall GF Score™ is 66/100. 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 Colorado Peintures (CAS:COL), the current Gross Margin % is 41.25% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Colorado Peintures (CAS:COL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colorado Peintures stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MAD78.89 is trading 43.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MAD55.03.
GuruFocus considers Colorado Peintures to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAS:COL:
Gross Margin %: 41.25% (near median its 10-year median of 40.98)
GF Value™: MAD55.03 vs. price of MAD78.89 (43.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.4% above the Chemicals median (#266 of 1565)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAS:COL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colorado Peintures is engaged in the production of architectural paints, coatings as well as decorative paints. The company provides interior paints, exterior paints, automotive refinish, tinting machine, and industrial coatings.
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