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Chart IndustriesFRA:I3N 84 Gross Margin % is 28.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 27.85. GuruFocus rates FRA:I3N with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €165.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,999 Industrial Products companies, Chart Industries ranks better than 64.55% on this metric.
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
Chart Industries had a gross margin of 28.41% 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.
Chart Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chart Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chart Industries'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:I3N vs DCI, FLS, AOS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Chart Industries'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.
Chart Industries Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Chart Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chart Industries'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.
Chart Industries (FRA:I3N) has a Gross Margin % of 28.41% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chart Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.85. Over the past decade, Chart Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.48 to 33.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Chart Industries ranks #1063 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Chart Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Chart Industries' current Gross Margin % of 28.41% is near median its 10-year median of 27.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.48 to a high of 33.72. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.85. Chart Industries' value of 28.41% is 5.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chart Industries ranks #1063 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chart Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chart Industries' Gross Margin % compare to DCI and FLS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chart Industries ranks #1063 out of 2999 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Chart Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.85. Chart Industries' value of 28.41% is 5.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Chart Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.48 to 33.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.85 vs. the industry median of 26.85, Chart Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.85, based on 2,999 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. Chart Industries's current Gross Margin % of 28.41% is 5.8% 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 Chart Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chart Industries's current Gross Margin % is 28.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chart Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chart Industries (FRA:I3N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €165.89, compared to a current price of €181.75 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.85 and 5.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.85. Chart Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 Chart Industries (FRA:I3N), the current Gross Margin % is 28.41% 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 Chart Industries (FRA:I3N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chart Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €181.75 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €165.89.
GuruFocus considers Chart Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:I3N:
Gross Margin %: 28.41% (near median its 10-year median of 27.85)
GF Value™: €165.89 vs. price of €181.75 (9.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1063 of 2999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:I3N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chart Industries provides a variety of cryogenic equipment for storage, distribution, and other processes within the industrial gas and liquefied natural gas industries. It also provides natural gas processing solutions for the natural gas industry and specialty products that serve a variety of spaces, including hydrogen, biofuels, cannabis, and water treatment. The firm acquired Howden in a significant deal in early 2023, roughly doubling the size of the company. It plans to merge with Flowserve by the end of 2025.
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