Central Glass CoCGCLF 77 Gross Margin % is 27.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 21.34. GuruFocus rates CGCLF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.09. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,564 Chemicals companies, Central Glass Co ranks better than 58.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Glass Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CGCLF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.66 Med: 21.34 Max: 27.29
Current: 26.71
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Central Glass Co was 27.29%. The lowest was 18.66%. And the median was 21.34%.
CGCLF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 58.25% of 1564
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.375
vs CGCLF: 26.71
Central Glass Co had a gross margin of 27.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Central Glass Co was 6.70% per year.
Central Glass Co (OTCPK:CGCLF) 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
Central Glass Co had a gross margin of 27.13% 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.
Central Glass Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Central Glass Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Glass Co'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Central Glass Co'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.
Central Glass Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Glass Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Glass Co'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.
Central Glass Co (CGCLF) has a Gross Margin % of 27.13% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Central Glass Co and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 21.34. Over the past decade, Central Glass Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.66 to 27.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Glass Co ranks #653 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is Central Glass Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Central Glass Co's current Gross Margin % of 27.13% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 21.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.66 to a high of 27.29. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Central Glass Co's value of 27.13% is 16.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Glass Co ranks #653 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Glass Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Glass Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Central Glass Co ranks #653 out of 1564 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Central Glass Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Central Glass Co's value of 27.13% is 16.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Glass Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.66 to 27.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.34 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Central Glass Co 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 1,564 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. Central Glass Co's current Gross Margin % of 27.13% is 16.1% 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 Central Glass Co 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. Central Glass Co's current Gross Margin % is 27.13%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 21.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Glass Co stock overvalued right now?
Central Glass Co (CGCLF) has a current Gross Margin % of 27.13%. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.09, compared to a current price of $23.86 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.13%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 21.34 and 16.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Central Glass Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Central Glass Co (CGCLF), the current Gross Margin % is 27.13% 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 Central Glass Co (CGCLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Glass Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.86 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.09.
Key valuation signals for CGCLF:
Gross Margin %: 27.13% (27% above median its 10-year median of 21.34)
GF Value™: $19.09 vs. price of $23.86 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.1% above the Chemicals median (#653 of 1564)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CGCLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Glass Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and glass-based products. The firm's two segments are based on product type. The glass segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells architectural glass used in windows and other building components, automotive glass, and glass used in electronics for touchscreen panels and liquid-crystal display screens. The chemicals segment sells hydrogen fluoride used to make electronics and pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, soda ash and chloride used in water treatment and refrigerants, and glass fiber products. The majority of revenue comes from Japan and North America.
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