California NanotechnologiesFRA:R14 -11.39%40 Gross Margin % is 15.93% as of Nov. 2025, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 67.98. GuruFocus rates FRA:R14 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,561 Chemicals companies, California Nanotechnologies ranks better than 94.62% on this metric.
California Nanotechnologies (FRA:R14) 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
California Nanotechnologies had a gross margin of 15.93% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 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.
California Nanotechnologies Gross Margin % Related Terms
California Nanotechnologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:R14 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, California Nanotechnologies'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.
California Nanotechnologies Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, California Nanotechnologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where California Nanotechnologies'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.
California Nanotechnologies (FRA:R14) has a Gross Margin % of 15.93% as of Nov. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on California Nanotechnologies and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 67.98. Over the past decade, California Nanotechnologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.38 to 77.01. According to the industry distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #84 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is California Nanotechnologies' Gross Margin % too high?
California Nanotechnologies' current Gross Margin % of 15.93% is 77% below median its 10-year median of 67.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.38 to a high of 77.01. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. California Nanotechnologies' value of 15.93% is 31.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #84 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, California Nanotechnologies has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Nanotechnologies' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #84 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This places California Nanotechnologies in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. California Nanotechnologies' value of 15.93% is 31.8% below this benchmark. Historically, California Nanotechnologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.38 to 77.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.98 vs. the industry median of 23.35, California Nanotechnologies 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 23.35, 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. California Nanotechnologies's current Gross Margin % of 15.93% is 31.8% 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 California Nanotechnologies 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. California Nanotechnologies's current Gross Margin % is 15.93%, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 67.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is California Nanotechnologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Nanotechnologies (FRA:R14) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.18, compared to a current price of €0.14 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.93%, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 67.98 and 31.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.35. California Nanotechnologies' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 California Nanotechnologies (FRA:R14), the current Gross Margin % is 15.93% as of Nov. 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 California Nanotechnologies (FRA:R14) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Nanotechnologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.14 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.18.
GuruFocus considers California Nanotechnologies to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:R14:
Gross Margin %: 15.93% (77% below median its 10-year median of 67.98)
GF Value™: €0.18 vs. price of €0.14 (22.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.8% below the Chemicals median (#84 of 1561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:R14 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
California Nanotechnologies Corp engages in the production, and research and development of nanostructured components and materials. Its products include High-Strength Graphite Spark tooling, Plasma Sintering Tooling, Tungsten Carbide Tooling, Carbon Graphite Foil, Carbon Felt and Yarn, and others.
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