Circhem ABFRA:CRB -2.31%52 Gross Margin % is 43.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 494.42. GuruFocus rates FRA:CRB with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 234 Waste Management companies, Circhem AB ranks better than 97.01% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Circhem AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.08 Mil. Circhem AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.19 Mil. Therefore, Circhem AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.30%.
Warning Sign:
Circhem AB gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -56.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Circhem AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CRB'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.83 Med: 494.42 Max: 24905.26
Current: 90.55
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Circhem AB was 24905.26%. The lowest was 52.83%. And the median was 494.42%.
FRA:CRB's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 97.01% of 234
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 27.35
vs FRA:CRB: 90.55
Circhem AB had a gross margin of 43.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Circhem AB was -56.60% per year.
Circhem AB (FRA:CRB) 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
Circhem AB had a gross margin of 43.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Circhem AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Circhem AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Circhem 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.
FRA:CRB vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Circhem 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.
Circhem AB Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Circhem AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Circhem 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.
Circhem AB (FRA:CRB) has a Gross Margin % of 43.30% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Circhem AB and its competitors. This is 91% below median its historical median of 494.42. Over the past decade, Circhem AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.83 to 24,905.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Circhem AB ranks #7 out of 234 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Circhem AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Circhem AB's current Gross Margin % of 43.30% is 91% below median its 10-year median of 494.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.83 to a high of 24,905.26. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.35. Circhem AB's value of 43.30% is 58.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Circhem AB ranks #7 out of 234 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Circhem AB has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Circhem AB's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Circhem AB ranks #7 out of 234 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Circhem AB in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.35. Circhem AB's value of 43.30% is 58.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Circhem AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.83 to 24,905.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 494.42 vs. the industry median of 27.35, Circhem AB 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.35, based on 234 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. Circhem AB's current Gross Margin % of 43.30% is 58.3% 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 Circhem AB and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Circhem AB's current Gross Margin % is 43.30%, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 494.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Circhem AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Circhem AB (FRA:CRB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.12, compared to a current price of €0.06 — trading 50.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.30%, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 494.42 and 58.3% above the Waste Management industry median of 27.35. Circhem AB's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Circhem AB (FRA:CRB), the current Gross Margin % is 43.30% 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 Circhem AB (FRA:CRB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Circhem AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.06 is trading 50.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.12.
GuruFocus considers Circhem AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CRB:
Gross Margin %: 43.30% (91% below median its 10-year median of 494.42)
GF Value™: €0.12 vs. price of €0.06 (50.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.3% above the Waste Management median (#7 of 234)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CRB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Circhem AB is primarily involved in the solvent recycling process which includes recycling and purification of industrial chemicals. It offers solution that enables the industry to reduce its emissions and at the same time increase profitability.
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