CelaneseFRA:DG3 -1.76%69 Gross Margin % is 20.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 24.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:DG3 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €59.94 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Celanese ranks worse than 58.21% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Celanese's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €405 Mil. Celanese's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,022 Mil. Therefore, Celanese's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.03%.
Warning Sign:
Celanese Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Celanese's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DG3'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.45 Med: 24.61 Max: 31.42
Current: 20.51
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Celanese was 31.42%. The lowest was 20.45%. And the median was 24.61%.
FRA:DG3's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 58.21% of 1560
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.36
vs FRA:DG3: 20.51
Celanese had a gross margin of 20.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Celanese was -4.40% per year.
Celanese (FRA:DG3) 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
Celanese had a gross margin of 20.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Celanese Gross Margin % Related Terms
Celanese Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Celanese'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:DG3 vs OLN, HUN, REX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Celanese'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.
Celanese Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Celanese's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Celanese'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.
Celanese (FRA:DG3) has a Gross Margin % of 20.03% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Celanese and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 24.61. Over the past decade, Celanese's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.45 to 31.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Celanese ranks #908 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 58.2%.
Is Celanese's Gross Margin % too high?
Celanese's current Gross Margin % of 20.03% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 24.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.45 to a high of 31.42. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Celanese's value of 20.03% is 14.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Celanese ranks #908 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Celanese has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celanese's Gross Margin % compare to OLN and HUN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Celanese ranks #908 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Celanese in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Celanese's value of 20.03% is 14.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Celanese's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.45 to 31.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.61 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Celanese has consistently been below 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. Celanese's current Gross Margin % of 20.03% is 14.3% below 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 Celanese 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. Celanese's current Gross Margin % is 20.03%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 24.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celanese stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese (FRA:DG3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.94, compared to a current price of €40.13 — trading 33% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.03%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 24.61 and 14.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. Celanese's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Celanese (FRA:DG3), the current Gross Margin % is 20.03% 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 Celanese (FRA:DG3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €40.13 is trading 33% below its estimated GF Value™ of €59.94.
GuruFocus considers Celanese to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DG3:
Gross Margin %: 20.03% (19% below median its 10-year median of 24.61)
GF Value™: €59.94 vs. price of €40.13 (33% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% below the Chemicals median (#908 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DG3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Celanese is one of the world's largest producers of acetic acid and its downstream derivative chemicals, which are used in various end markets, including coatings and adhesives. The company is also one of the largest producers of specialty polymers, which are used in the automotive, electronics, medical, building, and consumer end markets. The company also makes cellulose derivatives used in cigarette filters.
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