EMSHF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.05% of 1564
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.375
vs EMSHF: 49.72
Ems-Chemie Holding AG had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ems-Chemie Holding AG was 0.70% per year.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG (OTCPK:EMSHF) 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
Ems-Chemie Holding AG had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ems-Chemie Holding AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ems-Chemie Holding AG'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, Ems-Chemie Holding AG'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.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ems-Chemie Holding AG'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.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG (EMSHF) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ems-Chemie Holding AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.60 to 49.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks #140 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Ems-Chemie Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.60 to a high of 49.72. Based on the distribution chart, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks #140 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ems-Chemie Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks #140 out of 1564 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ems-Chemie Holding AG in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Historically, Ems-Chemie Holding AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.60 to 49.72 over the past decade. 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. 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 Ems-Chemie Holding AG 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. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ems-Chemie Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Ems-Chemie Holding AG (EMSHF) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is $715.16, compared to a current price of $877.91 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Ems-Chemie Holding AG (EMSHF), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Ems-Chemie Holding AG (EMSHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ems-Chemie Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $877.91 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $715.16.
Key valuation signals for EMSHF:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $715.16 vs. price of $877.91 (22.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EMSHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells a variety of chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into two segments based on product type: High-Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals. The High-Performance Polymers segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells plastic products to the automotive, electrical, and electronics industries. The Specialty Chemicals segment sells fibres, bonding agents for tires, and fusible bonding yarns for textiles and powder coating products. Geographically, the majority of its revenue comes from Europe and the rest from Asia, the Americas, and other regions.
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