CHAR TechnologiesCTRNF 49 Gross Margin % is 49.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 47.73. GuruFocus rates CTRNF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 235 Waste Management companies, CHAR Technologies ranks better than 82.98% 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
CHAR Technologies had a gross margin of 49.22% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
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CHAR Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CHAR Technologies'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 Waste Management subindustry, CHAR Technologies'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.
CHAR Technologies Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, CHAR Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CHAR Technologies'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.
CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) has a Gross Margin % of 49.22% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CHAR Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.73. Over the past decade, CHAR Technologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.99 to 58.57. According to the industry distribution chart, CHAR Technologies ranks #40 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is CHAR Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
CHAR Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 49.22% is near median its 10-year median of 47.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.99 to a high of 58.57. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. CHAR Technologies' value of 49.22% is 81% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CHAR Technologies ranks #40 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CHAR Technologies has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CHAR Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, CHAR Technologies ranks #40 out of 235 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CHAR Technologies in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. CHAR Technologies' value of 49.22% is 81% above this benchmark. Historically, CHAR Technologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.99 to 58.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.73 vs. the industry median of 27.20, CHAR Technologies 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.20, based on 235 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. CHAR Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 49.22% is 81% 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 CHAR Technologies and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CHAR Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 49.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CHAR Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.18, compared to a current price of $0.20 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.73 and 81% above the Waste Management industry median of 27.20. CHAR Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 7 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 CHAR Technologies (CTRNF), the current Gross Margin % is 49.22% 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 CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHAR Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.20 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.18.
GuruFocus considers CHAR Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTRNF:
Gross Margin %: 49.22% (near median its 10-year median of 47.73)
GF Value™: $0.18 vs. price of $0.20 (11.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81% above the Waste Management median (#40 of 235)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTRNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CHAR Technologies Ltd. is a Canada-based cleantech development and environmental services company. The Company is specialized in high temperature pyrolysis (HTP), converting woody biomass and organic materials into renewable energy (renewable natural gas (RNG) or green hydrogen) and valuable biocarbon (biocoal CleanFyre, biochar, or activated biochar SulfaCHAR). Its additional services include environmental compliance, environmental management, engineering and resource efficiency. The Company's subsidiaries include Char Biocarbon Inc., Altech Environmental Consulting Ltd., Char Technologies Thorold Inc., and Char Technologies USA.
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