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LhyfeFRA:F1B -2.24%35 Gross Margin % is -212.75% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:F1B with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,574 Chemicals companies, Lhyfe ranks better than 99.05% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Lhyfe's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-10.92 Mil. Lhyfe's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €5.13 Mil. Therefore, Lhyfe's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -212.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lhyfe's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:F1B'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.66 Med: 51.03 Max: 82.53
Current: 77.26
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lhyfe was 82.53%. The lowest was 10.66%. And the median was 51.03%.
FRA:F1B's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 99.05% of 1574
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 24.215
vs FRA:F1B: 77.26
Lhyfe had a gross margin of -212.75% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lhyfe was 0.00% per year.
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
Lhyfe had a gross margin of -212.75% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Lhyfe Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lhyfe Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lhyfe'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:F1B vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lhyfe'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.
Lhyfe Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lhyfe's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lhyfe'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.
Lhyfe (FRA:F1B) has a Gross Margin % of -212.75% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lhyfe and its competitors. Over the past decade, Lhyfe's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.66 to 82.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Lhyfe ranks #15 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Lhyfe's Gross Margin % too high?
Lhyfe's current Gross Margin % is -212.75%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.66 to a high of 82.53. Based on the distribution chart, Lhyfe ranks #15 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lhyfe has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lhyfe's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lhyfe ranks #15 out of 1574 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lhyfe in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.22. Historically, Lhyfe's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.66 to 82.53 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 Lhyfe 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. Lhyfe's current Gross Margin % is -212.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lhyfe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lhyfe (FRA:F1B) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.16, compared to a current price of €1.84 — trading 88.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -212.75%. Lhyfe's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Lhyfe (FRA:F1B), the current Gross Margin % is -212.75% 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 Lhyfe (FRA:F1B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lhyfe stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.84 is trading 88.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.16.
GuruFocus considers Lhyfe to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:F1B:
Gross Margin %: -212.75%
GF Value™: €16.16 vs. price of €1.84 (88.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:F1B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lhyfe SA is engaged in the production of green hydrogen for mobility and industry. The company designs, builds and exploits its green hydrogen production sites, which have the particularity of being directly connected to the various available renewable energy sources. The Group addresses two priority markets, which are among the emitters of greenhouse gases: the heavy mobility sector (trucks, buses, trains and in the long term, maritime and air transport) as well as (ii) the industry sector, among which chemistry (production of ammonia, methanol, etc.), steel production and glass production are priority targets.
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