Tidewater RenewablesFRA:7GZ -2.70%37 Gross Margin % is 28.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 36.40. GuruFocus rates FRA:7GZ with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Tidewater Renewables ranks worse than 61.67% on this metric.
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
Tidewater Renewables had a gross margin of 28.52% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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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.
Tidewater Renewables Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tidewater Renewables Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tidewater Renewables'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:7GZ vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tidewater Renewables'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.
Tidewater Renewables Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tidewater Renewables's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tidewater Renewables'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.
Tidewater Renewables (FRA:7GZ) has a Gross Margin % of 28.52% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tidewater Renewables and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 36.40. Over the past decade, Tidewater Renewables' Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.40 to 60.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Tidewater Renewables ranks #962 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Tidewater Renewables' Gross Margin % too high?
Tidewater Renewables' current Gross Margin % of 28.52% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 36.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.40 to a high of 60.62. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Tidewater Renewables' value of 28.52% is 22.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tidewater Renewables ranks #962 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tidewater Renewables has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tidewater Renewables' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tidewater Renewables ranks #962 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tidewater Renewables in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Tidewater Renewables' value of 28.52% is 22.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Tidewater Renewables' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.40 to 60.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.40 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Tidewater Renewables 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 23.36, based on 1,560 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. Tidewater Renewables's current Gross Margin % of 28.52% is 22.1% 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 Tidewater Renewables and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tidewater Renewables's current Gross Margin % is 28.52%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 36.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tidewater Renewables stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tidewater Renewables (FRA:7GZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.95, compared to a current price of €7.20 — trading 144.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.52%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 36.40 and 22.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. Tidewater Renewables' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 9 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 Tidewater Renewables (FRA:7GZ), the current Gross Margin % is 28.52% 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 Tidewater Renewables (FRA:7GZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tidewater Renewables stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.20 is trading 144.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.95.
GuruFocus considers Tidewater Renewables to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7GZ:
Gross Margin %: 28.52% (22% below median its 10-year median of 36.40)
GF Value™: €2.95 vs. price of €7.20 (144.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.1% above the Chemicals median (#962 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7GZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tidewater Renewables Ltd is a multi-faceted energy transition company. It is focused on the production of low-carbon fuels, including renewable diesel, renewable hydrogen, and renewable natural gas. The corporation generates revenue from the sale of renewable products. The renewable energy operating segment includes the following revenue categories: renewable fuels and renewable natural gas. The company generates maximum revenue from Renewable Fuels.
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