Sun A.Kaken CoFRA:KK2 +0.54%55 Gross Margin % is 14.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 11.89. GuruFocus rates FRA:KK2 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.49. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Sun A.Kaken Co ranks worse than 74.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sun A.Kaken Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KK2'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.27 Med: 11.89 Max: 14.84
Current: 13.8
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sun A.Kaken Co was 14.84%. The lowest was 9.27%. And the median was 11.89%.
FRA:KK2's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74.17% of 1560
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.36
vs FRA:KK2: 13.80
Sun A.Kaken Co had a gross margin of 14.25% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sun A.Kaken Co was 0.40% per year.
Sun A.Kaken Co (FRA:KK2) 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
Sun A.Kaken Co had a gross margin of 14.25% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Sun A.Kaken Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sun A.Kaken Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sun A.Kaken Co'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:KK2 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sun A.Kaken Co'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.
Sun A.Kaken Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sun A.Kaken Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sun A.Kaken Co'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.
Sun A.Kaken Co (FRA:KK2) has a Gross Margin % of 14.25% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sun A.Kaken Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 11.89. Over the past decade, Sun A.Kaken Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.27 to 14.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun A.Kaken Co ranks #1157 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Sun A.Kaken Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Sun A.Kaken Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.25% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 11.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.27 to a high of 14.84. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Sun A.Kaken Co's value of 14.25% is 39% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun A.Kaken Co ranks #1157 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sun A.Kaken Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun A.Kaken Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sun A.Kaken Co ranks #1157 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sun A.Kaken Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Sun A.Kaken Co's value of 14.25% is 39% below this benchmark. Historically, Sun A.Kaken Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.27 to 14.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.89 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Sun A.Kaken Co 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. Sun A.Kaken Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.25% is 39% 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 Sun A.Kaken Co 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. Sun A.Kaken Co's current Gross Margin % is 14.25%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 11.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun A.Kaken Co stock overvalued right now?
Sun A.Kaken Co (FRA:KK2) has a current Gross Margin % of 14.25%. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.49, compared to a current price of €3.70 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.25%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 11.89 and 39% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. Sun A.Kaken Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Sun A.Kaken Co (FRA:KK2), the current Gross Margin % is 14.25% 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 Sun A.Kaken Co (FRA:KK2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun A.Kaken Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.70 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.49.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KK2:
Gross Margin %: 14.25% (20% above median its 10-year median of 11.89)
GF Value™: €3.49 vs. price of €3.70 (6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39% below the Chemicals median (#1157 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KK2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sun A.Kaken Co Ltd manufactures and sells various plastic composite products, packaging materials, and industrial materials. The Company's products are used in wrapping materials for medicines and foods, adhesive tapes, and protective films. It's products such as light packaging materials mainly made of paper, plastic, metal foil.
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