ElementisELMTY -7.99%64 Gross Margin % is 47.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 38.78. GuruFocus rates ELMTY with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,565 Chemicals companies, Elementis ranks better than 88.82% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Elementis's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $136.1 Mil. Elementis's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $289.6 Mil. Therefore, Elementis's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 47.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elementis's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ELMTY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.25 Med: 38.78 Max: 47.96
Current: 46.88
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Elementis was 47.96%. The lowest was 34.25%. And the median was 38.78%.
ELMTY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.82% of 1565
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.38
vs ELMTY: 46.88
Elementis had a gross margin of 47.00% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Elementis was 6.00% 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
Elementis had a gross margin of 47.00% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Elementis Gross Margin % Related Terms
Elementis Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elementis'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, Elementis'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.
Elementis Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Elementis's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elementis'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.
Elementis (ELMTY) has a Gross Margin % of 47.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Elementis and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 38.78. Over the past decade, Elementis' Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.25 to 47.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Elementis ranks #175 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Elementis' Gross Margin % too high?
Elementis' current Gross Margin % of 47.00% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 38.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.25 to a high of 47.96. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Elementis' value of 47.00% is 101% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elementis ranks #175 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elementis has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elementis' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Elementis ranks #175 out of 1565 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Elementis in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Elementis' value of 47.00% is 101% above this benchmark. Historically, Elementis' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.25 to 47.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.78 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Elementis 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 1,565 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. Elementis's current Gross Margin % of 47.00% is 101% 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 Elementis 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. Elementis's current Gross Margin % is 47.00%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 38.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elementis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elementis (ELMTY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.57, compared to a current price of $7.46 — trading 33.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.00%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 38.78 and 101% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Elementis' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Elementis (ELMTY), the current Gross Margin % is 47.00% 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 Elementis (ELMTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elementis stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.46 is trading 33.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.57.
GuruFocus considers Elementis to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ELMTY:
Gross Margin %: 47.00% (21% above median its 10-year median of 38.78)
GF Value™: $5.57 vs. price of $7.46 (33.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 101% above the Chemicals median (#175 of 1565)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELMTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elementis PLC manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and coatings. The company has two operating segments: Coatings and Personal Care. The Personal Care segment is engaged in the production of rheological modifiers and compounded products, including active ingredients for AP deodorants, for supply to personal care manufacturers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the coating segment, which generates the majority of revenue from the production of rheological modifiers and additives for decorative and industrial coatings. Geographically, the company generates revenue from North America, the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, and the Rest of the world.
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