WD-40 CoFRA:WD1 +9.62%95 Gross Margin % is 56.59% as of May. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 54.74. GuruFocus rates FRA:WD1 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of €230.70. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,557 Chemicals companies, WD-40 Co ranks better than 94.22% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. WD-40 Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was €94.5 Mil. WD-40 Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was €167.0 Mil. Therefore, WD-40 Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 56.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for WD-40 Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WD1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.1 Med: 54.74 Max: 56.31
Current: 55.82
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of WD-40 Co was 56.31%. The lowest was 49.10%. And the median was 54.74%.
FRA:WD1's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94.22% of 1557
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.49
vs FRA:WD1: 55.82
WD-40 Co had a gross margin of 56.59% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for WD-40 Co was 0.10% per year.
WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1) 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
WD-40 Co had a gross margin of 56.59% for the quarter that ended in May. 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.
WD-40 Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
WD-40 Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WD-40 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:WD1 vs HWKN, FUL, AVNT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, WD-40 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.
WD-40 Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, WD-40 Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WD-40 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.
WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1) has a Gross Margin % of 56.59% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on WD-40 Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 54.74. Over the past decade, WD-40 Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.10 to 56.31. According to the industry distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #90 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is WD-40 Co's Gross Margin % too high?
WD-40 Co's current Gross Margin % of 56.59% is near median its 10-year median of 54.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.10 to a high of 56.31. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. WD-40 Co's value of 56.59% is 140.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #90 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WD-40 Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WD-40 Co's Gross Margin % compare to HWKN and FUL?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #90 out of 1557 companies for Gross Margin %. This places WD-40 Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. WD-40 Co's value of 56.59% is 140.9% above this benchmark. Historically, WD-40 Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.10 to 56.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.74 vs. the industry median of 23.49, WD-40 Co 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 23.49, based on 1,557 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. WD-40 Co's current Gross Margin % of 56.59% is 140.9% 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 WD-40 Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WD-40 Co's current Gross Margin % is 56.59%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 54.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WD-40 Co stock overvalued right now?
WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1) has a current Gross Margin % of 56.59%. The stock's GF Value™ is €230.70, compared to a current price of €230.20 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 56.59%, which is near median its 10-year median of 54.74 and 140.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.49. WD-40 Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1), the current Gross Margin % is 56.59% as of May. 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 WD-40 Co (FRA:WD1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WD-40 Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €230.20 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €230.70.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WD1:
Gross Margin %: 56.59% (near median its 10-year median of 54.74)
GF Value™: €230.70 vs. price of €230.20 (0.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 140.9% above the Chemicals median (#90 of 1557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WD1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WD-40 Co is a global marketing organization focused on developing and selling products that solve maintenance and cleaning problems internationally. It offers two product groups: maintenance products, including the flagship WD-40 Multi-Use Product, which serves as a lubricant, rust preventative, penetrant, and moisture displacer, marketed globally; and homecare and cleaning products, mainly sold in North America, the UK, and Australia. The company distributes its products through hardware stores, automotive parts outlets, industrial suppliers, mass retailers, online platforms, and specialty retailers across the Americas, EIMEA, and Asia-Pacific, with the majority of revenue generated in the Americas.
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