Croda InternationalFRA:6CMB -0.49%69 Gross Margin % is 42.69% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 44.48. GuruFocus rates FRA:6CMB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €50.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,561 Chemicals companies, Croda International ranks better than 86.68% on this metric.
Croda International PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Croda International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:6CMB'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.79 Med: 44.48 Max: 49.69
Current: 43.88
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Croda International was 49.69%. The lowest was 35.79%. And the median was 44.48%.
FRA:6CMB's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.68% of 1561
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.35
vs FRA:6CMB: 43.88
Croda International had a gross margin of 42.69% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Croda International was -1.60% per year.
Croda International (FRA:6CMB) 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
Croda International had a gross margin of 42.69% 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.
Croda International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Croda International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Croda International'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:6CMB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Croda International'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.
Croda International Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Croda International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Croda International'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.
Croda International (FRA:6CMB) has a Gross Margin % of 42.69% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Croda International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.48. Over the past decade, Croda International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.79 to 49.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Croda International ranks #208 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Croda International's Gross Margin % too high?
Croda International's current Gross Margin % of 42.69% is near median its 10-year median of 44.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.79 to a high of 49.69. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Croda International's value of 42.69% is 82.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Croda International ranks #208 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Croda International has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Croda International's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Croda International ranks #208 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Croda International in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Croda International's value of 42.69% is 82.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Croda International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.79 to 49.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.48 vs. the industry median of 23.35, Croda International 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 23.35, based on 1,561 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. Croda International's current Gross Margin % of 42.69% is 82.8% 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 Croda International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Croda International's current Gross Margin % is 42.69%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Croda International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International (FRA:6CMB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €50.14, compared to a current price of €36.48 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.69%, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.48 and 82.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.35. Croda International's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Croda International (FRA:6CMB), the current Gross Margin % is 42.69% 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 Croda International (FRA:6CMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €36.48 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €50.14.
GuruFocus considers Croda International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6CMB:
Gross Margin %: 42.69% (near median its 10-year median of 44.48)
GF Value™: €50.14 vs. price of €36.48 (27.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.8% above the Chemicals median (#208 of 1561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6CMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Croda is a British specialty chemicals company with 60% of sales outside Europe. Croda operates through three segments: consumer care, life sciences, and industrial specialties. Consumer care produces specialty and active ingredients for cosmetics and skincare/haircare and also flavors and fragrances. The life sciences business manufactures products for healthcare and agrochemicals. The company sold the majority of its industrial businesses to Cargill in 2022, retaining only a subsegment of the business (industrial specialties segment) that supports the other two segments and sells their byproducts.
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