CanatuFRA:0CD -0.63%32 Gross Margin % is 86.75% as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 75.65. GuruFocus rates FRA:0CD with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,565 Chemicals companies, Canatu ranks better than 99.11% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Canatu's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €7.20 Mil. Canatu's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €8.30 Mil. Therefore, Canatu's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 86.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canatu's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:0CD'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 66.67 Med: 75.65 Max: 84.62
Current: 83.33
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Canatu was 84.62%. The lowest was 66.67%. And the median was 75.65%.
FRA:0CD's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 99.11% of 1565
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.38
vs FRA:0CD: 83.33
Canatu had a gross margin of 86.75% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Canatu was 0.00% per year.
Canatu (FRA:0CD) 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
Canatu had a gross margin of 86.75% 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.
Canatu Gross Margin % Related Terms
Canatu Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canatu'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.
FRA:0CD vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Canatu'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.
Canatu Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Canatu's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canatu'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.
Canatu (FRA:0CD) has a Gross Margin % of 86.75% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Canatu and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 75.65. Over the past decade, Canatu's Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.67 to 84.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Canatu ranks #14 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is Canatu's Gross Margin % too high?
Canatu's current Gross Margin % of 86.75% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 75.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.67 to a high of 84.62. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Canatu's value of 86.75% is 271% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canatu ranks #14 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Canatu has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canatu's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Canatu ranks #14 out of 1565 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Canatu in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Canatu's value of 86.75% is 271% above this benchmark. Historically, Canatu's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.67 to 84.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.65 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Canatu 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. Canatu's current Gross Margin % of 86.75% is 271% 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 Canatu 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. Canatu's current Gross Margin % is 86.75%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 75.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canatu stock overvalued right now?
Canatu (FRA:0CD) has a current Gross Margin % of 86.75%. The current Gross Margin % is 86.75%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 75.65 and 271% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Canatu's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Canatu (FRA:0CD), the current Gross Margin % is 86.75% 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.
Canatu PLC creates nano solutions. It is developing carbon nanotubes (Canatu CNTs) and CNT reactors for the semiconductor, automotive, and medical diagnostics industries. The group focuses on creating the carbon nanotubes for industry-transforming products.
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