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Global New Material International Holdings (FRA:69Y) 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
Global New Material International Holdings had a gross margin of 33.22% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Global New Material International Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Global New Material International Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Global New Material International Holdings Gross Margin % Chart
Global New Material International Holdings Annual Data
FRA:69Y vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Global New Material International Holdings'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.
Global New Material International Holdings Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
* 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.
Global New Material International Holdings (FRA:69Y) has a Gross Margin % of 33.22% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Global New Material International Holdings and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 49.66. Over the past decade, Global New Material International Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.04 to 52.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Global New Material International Holdings ranks #302 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Global New Material International Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Global New Material International Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 33.22% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 49.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.04 to a high of 52.99. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 24.17. Global New Material International Holdings' value of 33.22% is 37.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global New Material International Holdings ranks #302 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Global New Material International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global New Material International Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Global New Material International Holdings ranks #302 out of 1574 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Global New Material International Holdings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.17. Global New Material International Holdings' value of 33.22% is 37.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Global New Material International Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.04 to 52.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.66 vs. the industry median of 24.17, Global New Material International Holdings 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 24.17, based on 1,574 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. Global New Material International Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 33.22% is 37.4% 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 Global New Material International Holdings and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global New Material International Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 33.22%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 49.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global New Material International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global New Material International Holdings (FRA:69Y) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.22, compared to a current price of €0.98 — trading 19.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.22%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 49.66 and 37.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 24.17. Global New Material International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 13 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 Global New Material International Holdings (FRA:69Y), the current Gross Margin % is 33.22% 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 Global New Material International Holdings (FRA:69Y) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global New Material International Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.98 is trading 19.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.22.
GuruFocus considers Global New Material International Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:69Y:
Gross Margin %: 33.22% (33% below median its 10-year median of 49.66)
GF Value™: €1.22 vs. price of €0.98 (19.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.4% above the Chemicals median (#302 of 1574)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:69Y stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global New Material International Holdings Ltd is engaged in the business of production and sales of pearlescent pigment products and functional mica and related products in the PRC and the Republic of Korea. Its segments are PRC Business Operation, Korea Business Operation and Germany Business Operation. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of pearlescent pigment products. It generates the majority of its revenue from PRC Business Operation from the sale of pearlescent pigment products. The PRC Business Operation is into the manufacturing and sales of pearlescent pigment and functional mica filler in the PRC. Korea Business Operation is engaged in the manufacture and sale of pearlescent pigment in the Republic of Korea.
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