Symrise AGCHIX:SY1D 89 Gross Margin % is 33.57% as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 39.32. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SY1D with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €88.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Symrise AG ranks better than 79.36% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Symrise AG's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €797 Mil. Symrise AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,376 Mil. Therefore, Symrise AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 33.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Symrise AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SY1d'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.78 Med: 39.32 Max: 40.87
Current: 37.63
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Symrise AG was 40.87%. The lowest was 35.78%. And the median was 39.32%.
CHIX:SY1d's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.36% of 1560
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.36
vs CHIX:SY1d: 37.63
Symrise AG had a gross margin of 33.57% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Symrise AG was -0.60% per year.
Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1d) 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
Symrise AG had a gross margin of 33.57% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Symrise AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Symrise AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Symrise AG'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.
CHIX:SY1D vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Symrise AG'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.
Symrise AG Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Symrise AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Symrise AG'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.
Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D) has a Gross Margin % of 33.57% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Symrise AG and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 39.32. Over the past decade, Symrise AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.78 to 40.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #322 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Symrise AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Symrise AG's current Gross Margin % of 33.57% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 39.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.78 to a high of 40.87. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Symrise AG's value of 33.57% is 43.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #322 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Symrise AG has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symrise AG's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #322 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Symrise AG in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Symrise AG's value of 33.57% is 43.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Symrise AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.78 to 40.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.32 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Symrise AG 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 23.36, 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. Symrise AG's current Gross Margin % of 33.57% is 43.7% 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 Symrise AG 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. Symrise AG's current Gross Margin % is 33.57%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 39.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symrise AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €88.66, compared to a current price of €76.81 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.57%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 39.32 and 43.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. Symrise AG's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 8 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 Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D), the current Gross Margin % is 33.57% 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 Symrise AG (CHIX:SY1D) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €76.81 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €88.66.
GuruFocus considers Symrise AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SY1D:
Gross Margin %: 33.57% (15% below median its 10-year median of 39.32)
GF Value™: €88.66 vs. price of €76.81 (13.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.7% above the Chemicals median (#322 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SY1D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Symrise is a global supplier of ingredients for fragrances and flavourings across the food, beverage, household products, and pharmaceutical industries. With an estimated 12% market share, it is the world's fourth-largest supplier of fragrances and flavourings. The company was created after a 2003 merger of two companies that originated in 1874 and 1919. With almost 13,000 employees, Symrise produces 35,000 products sourced from 10,000 mostly natural raw materials such as vanilla, citrus, blossoms, and plant or animal materials for more than 6,000 customers.
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