DuPont de NemoursDD -1.56%73 Gross Margin % is 35.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 33.37. GuruFocus rates DD with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $99.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,564 Chemicals companies, DuPont de Nemours ranks better than 69.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DuPont de Nemours's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DD'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.11 Med: 33.37 Max: 36.57
Current: 31.89
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of DuPont de Nemours was 36.57%. The lowest was 18.11%. And the median was 33.37%.
DD's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 69.76% of 1564
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.375
vs DD: 31.89
DuPont de Nemours had a gross margin of 35.81% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for DuPont de Nemours was -0.80% per year.
DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:DD) 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
DuPont de Nemours had a gross margin of 35.81% 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.
DuPont de Nemours Gross Margin % Related Terms
DuPont de Nemours Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DuPont de Nemours'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, DuPont de Nemours'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.
DuPont de Nemours Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DuPont de Nemours's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DuPont de Nemours'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.
DuPont de Nemours (DD) has a Gross Margin % of 35.81% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DuPont de Nemours and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.37. Over the past decade, DuPont de Nemours' Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.11 to 36.57. According to the industry distribution chart, DuPont de Nemours ranks #473 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is DuPont de Nemours' Gross Margin % too high?
DuPont de Nemours' current Gross Margin % of 35.81% is near median its 10-year median of 33.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.11 to a high of 36.57. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. DuPont de Nemours' value of 35.81% is 53.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DuPont de Nemours ranks #473 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DuPont de Nemours has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DuPont de Nemours' Gross Margin % compare to IFF and ALB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DuPont de Nemours ranks #473 out of 1564 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts DuPont de Nemours in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. DuPont de Nemours' value of 35.81% is 53.2% above this benchmark. Historically, DuPont de Nemours' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.11 to 36.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.37 vs. the industry median of 23.38, DuPont de Nemours 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. DuPont de Nemours's current Gross Margin % of 35.81% is 53.2% 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 DuPont de Nemours 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. DuPont de Nemours's current Gross Margin % is 35.81%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DuPont de Nemours stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DuPont de Nemours (DD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $99.26, compared to a current price of $137.82 — trading 38.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.81%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.37 and 53.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. DuPont de Nemours' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 DuPont de Nemours (DD), the current Gross Margin % is 35.81% 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 DuPont de Nemours (DD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DuPont de Nemours stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $137.82 is trading 38.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $99.26.
GuruFocus considers DuPont de Nemours to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DD:
Gross Margin %: 35.81% (near median its 10-year median of 33.37)
GF Value™: $99.26 vs. price of $137.82 (38.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.2% above the Chemicals median (#473 of 1564)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DuPont is a diversified global specialty chemicals company created in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. Its portfolio includes specialty chemicals and downstream products that serve the healthcare, water, construction, automotive, aerospace, and printing and packaging industries. Healthcare and water will generate the majority of profits.
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