Evonik Industries AGEVKIF +1.47%61 Gross Margin % is 25.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 27.14. GuruFocus rates EVKIF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,565 Chemicals companies, Evonik Industries AG ranks worse than 52.46% on this metric.
Evonik Industries AG gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Evonik Industries AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
EVKIF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.69 Med: 27.14 Max: 32.97
Current: 22.6
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Evonik Industries AG was 32.97%. The lowest was 17.69%. And the median was 27.14%.
EVKIF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 52.46% of 1565
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.38
vs EVKIF: 22.60
Evonik Industries AG had a gross margin of 25.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Evonik Industries AG was -3.90% per year.
Evonik Industries AG (OTCPK:EVKIF) 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
Evonik Industries AG had a gross margin of 25.21% 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.
Evonik Industries AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Evonik Industries AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Evonik Industries 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, Evonik Industries 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.
Evonik Industries AG Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Evonik Industries AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Evonik Industries 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.
Evonik Industries AG (EVKIF) has a Gross Margin % of 25.21% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Evonik Industries AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.14. Over the past decade, Evonik Industries AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.69 to 32.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Evonik Industries AG ranks #821 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Evonik Industries AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Evonik Industries AG's current Gross Margin % of 25.21% is near median its 10-year median of 27.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.69 to a high of 32.97. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Evonik Industries AG's value of 25.21% is 7.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Evonik Industries AG ranks #821 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Evonik Industries AG has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Evonik Industries AG's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Evonik Industries AG ranks #821 out of 1565 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Evonik Industries AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Evonik Industries AG's value of 25.21% is 7.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Evonik Industries AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.69 to 32.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.14 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Evonik Industries AG 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. Evonik Industries AG's current Gross Margin % of 25.21% is 7.8% 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 Evonik Industries 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. Evonik Industries AG's current Gross Margin % is 25.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Evonik Industries AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evonik Industries AG (EVKIF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.47, compared to a current price of $17.25 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.14 and 7.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Evonik Industries AG's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Evonik Industries AG (EVKIF), the current Gross Margin % is 25.21% 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 Evonik Industries AG (EVKIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evonik Industries AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $17.25 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.47.
GuruFocus considers Evonik Industries AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for EVKIF:
Gross Margin %: 25.21% (near median its 10-year median of 27.14)
GF Value™: $17.47 vs. price of $17.25 (1.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.8% above the Chemicals median (#821 of 1565)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EVKIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Evonik Industries AG is a chemicals company that develops and manufactures specialty chemicals and solutions for a wide range of industries. Its products include high-performance polymers, hydrogen peroxide, silicas, additives for coatings and adhesives, and amino acids for animal nutrition. It operates through three segments: Advanced Technologies, which focuses on technology-driven businesses such as high-performance polymers, silicas, and hydrogen peroxide; Custom Solutions, which develops additives, catalysts, and ingredients for personal care and pharmaceutical applications; and Infrastructure, which provides site-related infrastructure services and includes the Oxeno C4 chemicals business. It generates sales across Europe, Middle East & Africa, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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