Grupa AzotyFRA:5PL -5.46%60 Gross Margin % is 11.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 17.66. GuruFocus rates FRA:5PL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Agriculture companies, Grupa Azoty ranks worse than 87.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grupa Azoty's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5PL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.13 Med: 17.66 Max: 22.46
Current: 7.27
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Grupa Azoty was 22.46%. The lowest was -2.13%. And the median was 17.66%.
FRA:5PL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 87.5% of 248
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 24.775
vs FRA:5PL: 7.27
Grupa Azoty had a gross margin of 11.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Grupa Azoty was 0.00% per year.
Grupa Azoty (FRA:5PL) 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
Grupa Azoty had a gross margin of 11.64% 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.
Grupa Azoty Gross Margin % Related Terms
Grupa Azoty Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grupa Azoty'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:5PL vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Grupa Azoty'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.
Grupa Azoty Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Grupa Azoty's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grupa Azoty'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.
Grupa Azoty (FRA:5PL) has a Gross Margin % of 11.64% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Grupa Azoty and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 17.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupa Azoty ranks #217 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 87.5%.
Is Grupa Azoty's Gross Margin % too high?
Grupa Azoty's current Gross Margin % of 11.64% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 17.66. The Agriculture industry median Gross Margin % is 24.78. Grupa Azoty's value of 11.64% is 53% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupa Azoty ranks #217 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Grupa Azoty has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupa Azoty's Gross Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Grupa Azoty ranks #217 out of 248 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Grupa Azoty in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.78. Grupa Azoty's value of 11.64% is 53% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.66 vs. the industry median of 24.78, Grupa Azoty 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.78, based on 248 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. Grupa Azoty's current Gross Margin % of 11.64% is 53% 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 Grupa Azoty and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grupa Azoty's current Gross Margin % is 11.64%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 17.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupa Azoty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupa Azoty (FRA:5PL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.31, compared to a current price of €4.36 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.64%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 17.66 and 53% below the Agriculture industry median of 24.78. Grupa Azoty's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Grupa Azoty (FRA:5PL), the current Gross Margin % is 11.64% 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 Grupa Azoty (FRA:5PL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupa Azoty stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.36 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.31.
GuruFocus considers Grupa Azoty to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5PL:
Gross Margin %: 11.64% (34% below median its 10-year median of 17.66)
GF Value™: €4.31 vs. price of €4.36 (1.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53% below the Agriculture median (#217 of 248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5PL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grupa Azoty SA is a holding company, which through its subsidiaries, produces and sells chemicals, plastics, fertilizers, titanium, and extracts sulfur products. The firm organizes itself into five segments based on the product type. The Agro fertilizer segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells fertilizers and agrochemicals. The Plastics segment sells a variety of plastic products to the automotive, construction, food, and textile industries. The Energy segment produces and sells electricity. The Chemicals segment sells oxo alcohols and other chemicals and its other segment comprises activities such as laboratory services, property rental, and other activities.
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