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PCC RokitaFRA:229 +0.14%82 Gross Margin % is 17.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 26.24. GuruFocus rates FRA:229 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,559 Chemicals companies, PCC Rokita ranks worse than 68.38% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. PCC Rokita's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.9 Mil. PCC Rokita's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €98.9 Mil. Therefore, PCC Rokita's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.03%.
Warning Sign:
PCC Rokita SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -9.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PCC Rokita's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:229'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.58 Med: 26.24 Max: 36.54
Current: 16.58
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of PCC Rokita was 36.54%. The lowest was 16.58%. And the median was 26.24%.
FRA:229's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 68.38% of 1559
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.52
vs FRA:229: 16.58
PCC Rokita had a gross margin of 17.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PCC Rokita was -9.30% per year.
PCC Rokita (FRA:229) 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
PCC Rokita had a gross margin of 17.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
PCC Rokita Gross Margin % Related Terms
PCC Rokita Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PCC Rokita'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 Chemicals subindustry, PCC Rokita'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.
PCC Rokita Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, PCC Rokita's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PCC Rokita'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.
PCC Rokita (FRA:229) has a Gross Margin % of 17.03% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PCC Rokita and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 26.24. Over the past decade, PCC Rokita's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.58 to 36.54. According to the industry distribution chart, PCC Rokita ranks #1066 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is PCC Rokita's Gross Margin % too high?
PCC Rokita's current Gross Margin % of 17.03% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 26.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.58 to a high of 36.54. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. PCC Rokita's value of 17.03% is 27.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PCC Rokita ranks #1066 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PCC Rokita has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PCC Rokita's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, PCC Rokita ranks #1066 out of 1559 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PCC Rokita in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. PCC Rokita's value of 17.03% is 27.6% below this benchmark. Historically, PCC Rokita's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.58 to 36.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.24 vs. the industry median of 23.52, PCC Rokita has consistently been below 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 23.52, based on 1,559 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. PCC Rokita's current Gross Margin % of 17.03% is 27.6% below 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 PCC Rokita and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PCC Rokita's current Gross Margin % is 17.03%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 26.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PCC Rokita stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCC Rokita (FRA:229) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.86, compared to a current price of €14.44 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.03%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 26.24 and 27.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.52. PCC Rokita's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 PCC Rokita (FRA:229), the current Gross Margin % is 17.03% 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 PCC Rokita (FRA:229) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCC Rokita stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €14.44 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.86.
GuruFocus considers PCC Rokita to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:229:
Gross Margin %: 17.03% (35% below median its 10-year median of 26.24)
GF Value™: €14.86 vs. price of €14.44 (2.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.6% below the Chemicals median (#1066 of 1559)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:229 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PCC Rokita SA is engaged in manufacturing chemicals. Its products include Polyols, Chloralkali, Chlorobenzene, Phosphorus derivatives, and Naphthalene derivatives. It serves adhesives, agrochemicals, building and construction, case, detergents, fire prevention, food and fuel industry, furniture, I&I cleaning, lubricants and functional fluids, metallurgical, mining and drilling, oilfield, paints and coatings, personal care, pharmaceuticals, plastics, power, printing ink, pulp and paper, raw materials and intermediates, refrigeration and household appliances, sports and recreation, tanning and textile, transportation, and water and wastewater treatment industries.
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