Holland ColoursFRA:HCY 72 Gross Margin % is 48.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 46.98. GuruFocus rates FRA:HCY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €92.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,561 Chemicals companies, Holland Colours ranks better than 89.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Holland Colours's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HCY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.52 Med: 46.98 Max: 49.46
Current: 47.55
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Holland Colours was 49.46%. The lowest was 43.52%. And the median was 46.98%.
FRA:HCY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.37% of 1561
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.35
vs FRA:HCY: 47.55
Holland Colours had a gross margin of 48.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Holland Colours was 0.50% per year.
Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) 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
Holland Colours had a gross margin of 48.04% 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.
Holland Colours Gross Margin % Related Terms
Holland Colours Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Holland Colours'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:HCY vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Holland Colours'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.
Holland Colours Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Holland Colours's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Holland Colours'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.
Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) has a Gross Margin % of 48.04% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Holland Colours and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.98. Over the past decade, Holland Colours' Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.52 to 49.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #166 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Holland Colours' Gross Margin % too high?
Holland Colours' current Gross Margin % of 48.04% is near median its 10-year median of 46.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.52 to a high of 49.46. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Holland Colours' value of 48.04% is 105.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #166 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Holland Colours has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holland Colours' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #166 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Holland Colours in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Holland Colours' value of 48.04% is 105.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Holland Colours' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.52 to 49.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.98 vs. the industry median of 23.35, Holland Colours 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 23.35, based on 1,561 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. Holland Colours's current Gross Margin % of 48.04% is 105.7% 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 Holland Colours and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holland Colours's current Gross Margin % is 48.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holland Colours stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €92.45, compared to a current price of €82.50 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.98 and 105.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.35. Holland Colours' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Holland Colours (FRA:HCY), the current Gross Margin % is 48.04% 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 Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holland Colours stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €82.50 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €92.45.
GuruFocus considers Holland Colours to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HCY:
Gross Margin %: 48.04% (near median its 10-year median of 46.98)
GF Value™: €92.45 vs. price of €82.50 (10.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 105.7% above the Chemicals median (#166 of 1561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Holland Colours manufactures, distributes and sells colour concentrates. The company's solutions are TINTMASK, HOLCOBATCH CLASSIC, VISCOBOOST, TASTEGUARD, HOLCOMER THERMOSTRETCH, CIRCSTAB, FASTHEAT, MARKIT, HOLCOPEARL REWHITE, SORT, NATURAL COLLECTION, REVIVE COLOURS, etc. Its markets and key segments are PACKAGING, BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION, COATINGS & SEALANTS, OTHER HIGH-END APPLICATIONS. The company has three segments EMEIA, Americas, and Asia. The company generates majority of revenue from EMEIA.
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