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XP Chemistries ABFRA:86Q -4.71%31 Gross Margin % is -5,146.37% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:86Q with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,574 Chemicals companies, XP Chemistries AB ranks better than 77.57% on this metric.
XP Chemistries AB (FRA:86Q) 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
XP Chemistries AB had a gross margin of -5,146.37% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
XP Chemistries AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
XP Chemistries AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for XP Chemistries AB'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, XP Chemistries AB'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.
XP Chemistries AB Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, XP Chemistries AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where XP Chemistries AB'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.
XP Chemistries AB (FRA:86Q) has a Gross Margin % of -5,146.37% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on XP Chemistries AB and its competitors. Over the past decade, XP Chemistries AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.56 to 115.85. According to the industry distribution chart, XP Chemistries AB ranks #353 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is XP Chemistries AB's Gross Margin % too high?
XP Chemistries AB's current Gross Margin % is -5,146.37%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.56 to a high of 115.85. Based on the distribution chart, XP Chemistries AB ranks #353 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, XP Chemistries AB has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does XP Chemistries AB's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, XP Chemistries AB ranks #353 out of 1574 companies for Gross Margin %. This places XP Chemistries AB in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.22. Historically, XP Chemistries AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.56 to 115.85 over the past decade. 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 24.22, 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. 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 XP Chemistries AB and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. XP Chemistries AB's current Gross Margin % is -5,146.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is XP Chemistries AB stock overvalued right now?
XP Chemistries AB (FRA:86Q) has a current Gross Margin % of -5,146.37%. The current Gross Margin % is -5,146.37%. XP Chemistries AB's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 4 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 XP Chemistries AB (FRA:86Q), the current Gross Margin % is -5,146.37% as of Jun. 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.
XP Chemistries AB is an inventive biotechnology company that develops and patents novel nature inspired chemical processes for the production of high-quality and sustainable natural chemicals.
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