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ACI FormulationsDHA:ACIFORMULA +1.42%88 Gross Margin % is 30.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 29.04. GuruFocus rates DHA:ACIFORMULA with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT149.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Agriculture companies, ACI Formulations ranks better than 65.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ACI Formulations's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DHA:ACIFORMULA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.83 Med: 29.04 Max: 32.26
Current: 30.83
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of ACI Formulations was 32.26%. The lowest was 24.83%. And the median was 29.04%.
DHA:ACIFORMULA's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 65.71% of 245
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 24.74
vs DHA:ACIFORMULA: 30.83
ACI Formulations had a gross margin of 30.05% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ACI Formulations was 0.20% per year.
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
ACI Formulations had a gross margin of 30.05% 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.
ACI Formulations Gross Margin % Related Terms
ACI Formulations Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACI Formulations'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.
DHA:ACIFORMULA vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, ACI Formulations'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.
ACI Formulations Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, ACI Formulations's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACI Formulations'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.
ACI Formulations (DHA:ACIFORMULA) has a Gross Margin % of 30.05% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ACI Formulations and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.04. Over the past decade, ACI Formulations' Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.83 to 32.26. According to the industry distribution chart, ACI Formulations ranks #84 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is ACI Formulations' Gross Margin % too high?
ACI Formulations' current Gross Margin % of 30.05% is near median its 10-year median of 29.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.83 to a high of 32.26. The Agriculture industry median Gross Margin % is 24.74. ACI Formulations' value of 30.05% is 21.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACI Formulations ranks #84 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ACI Formulations has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACI Formulations' Gross Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, ACI Formulations ranks #84 out of 245 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts ACI Formulations in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.74. ACI Formulations' value of 30.05% is 21.5% above this benchmark. Historically, ACI Formulations' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.83 to 32.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.04 vs. the industry median of 24.74, ACI Formulations 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.74, based on 245 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. ACI Formulations's current Gross Margin % of 30.05% is 21.5% 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 ACI Formulations and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACI Formulations's current Gross Margin % is 30.05%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACI Formulations stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACI Formulations (DHA:ACIFORMULA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT149.48, compared to a current price of BDT172.00 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.05%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.04 and 21.5% above the Agriculture industry median of 24.74. ACI Formulations' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 ACI Formulations (DHA:ACIFORMULA), the current Gross Margin % is 30.05% 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 ACI Formulations (DHA:ACIFORMULA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACI Formulations stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of BDT172.00 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of BDT149.48.
GuruFocus considers ACI Formulations to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:ACIFORMULA:
Gross Margin %: 30.05% (near median its 10-year median of 29.04)
GF Value™: BDT149.48 vs. price of BDT172.00 (15.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.5% above the Agriculture median (#84 of 245)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:ACIFORMULA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACI Formulations PLC is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of several agrochemical and consumer products. The company offers a complete range of cost-effective solutions for farmers through formulating and marketing insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, miticides, etc. Its businesses are Pharmaceuticals, Salt, Skincare & Antiseptics, Kitchen Care, Fabric Care, Surface Care, Herbal Care, Lavatory Care, and Others. The group's reportable segments are Crop Care and Public Health (CC & PH), which include manufacturing and selling crop care and public health products; Mosquito coil (M. Coil) includes manufacturing and selling mosquito coil products; Aerosol provides manufacturing and selling aerosol and air freshener products; and Paint covers manufacture and sell paint products.
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