Compagnie deint-GobainCODYY -0.93%79 Gross Margin % is 27.04% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 25.66. GuruFocus rates CODYY with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,724 Construction companies, Compagnie deint-Gobain ranks better than 64.5% 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
Compagnie deint-Gobain had a gross margin of 27.04% 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.
Compagnie deint-Gobain Gross Margin % Related Terms
Compagnie deint-Gobain Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compagnie deint-Gobain'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 Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Compagnie deint-Gobain'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.
Compagnie deint-Gobain Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Compagnie deint-Gobain's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compagnie deint-Gobain'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.
Compagnie deint-Gobain (CODYY) has a Gross Margin % of 27.04% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Compagnie deint-Gobain and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.66. Over the past decade, Compagnie deint-Gobain's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.90 to 27.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Compagnie deint-Gobain ranks #612 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Compagnie deint-Gobain's Gross Margin % too high?
Compagnie deint-Gobain's current Gross Margin % of 27.04% is near median its 10-year median of 25.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.90 to a high of 27.84. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Compagnie deint-Gobain's value of 27.04% is 30.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compagnie deint-Gobain ranks #612 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compagnie deint-Gobain has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compagnie deint-Gobain's Gross Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Compagnie deint-Gobain ranks #612 out of 1724 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Compagnie deint-Gobain in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Compagnie deint-Gobain's value of 27.04% is 30.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Compagnie deint-Gobain's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.90 to 27.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.66 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Compagnie deint-Gobain 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.71, based on 1,724 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. Compagnie deint-Gobain's current Gross Margin % of 27.04% is 30.6% 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 Compagnie deint-Gobain and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compagnie deint-Gobain's current Gross Margin % is 27.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compagnie deint-Gobain stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie deint-Gobain (CODYY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.22, compared to a current price of $18.36 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.66 and 30.6% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. Compagnie deint-Gobain's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Compagnie deint-Gobain (CODYY), the current Gross Margin % is 27.04% 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 Compagnie deint-Gobain (CODYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie deint-Gobain stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.36 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.22.
GuruFocus considers Compagnie deint-Gobain to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CODYY:
Gross Margin %: 27.04% (near median its 10-year median of 25.66)
GF Value™: $18.22 vs. price of $18.36 (0.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.6% above the Construction median (#612 of 1724)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CODYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compagnie Saint-Gobain is a manufacturer of building materials that are mostly supplied to the construction industry. The company offers a vast range of products including glass, roofing, insulation, and a distribution business. Saint-Gobain has a well-documented history stretching back to the 17th century, with traces of its products visible across France's most prominent landmarks. Approximately two thirds of sales are generated in Europe, with France contributing 25% of group sales.
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