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Flexible Solutions International (AMEX:FSI) 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
Flexible Solutions International had a gross margin of -3.78% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Flexible Solutions International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Flexible Solutions International 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.
Flexible Solutions International Gross Margin % Chart
FSI vs NTIC, FEAM, KBLB: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Flexible Solutions International'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.
Flexible Solutions International Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Flexible Solutions International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Flexible Solutions International'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.
Flexible Solutions International (FSI) has a Gross Margin % of -3.78% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Flexible Solutions International and its competitors. Over the past decade, Flexible Solutions International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.12 to 43.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Flexible Solutions International ranks #1004 out of 1572 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Flexible Solutions International's Gross Margin % too high?
Flexible Solutions International's current Gross Margin % is -3.78%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.12 to a high of 43.02. Based on the distribution chart, Flexible Solutions International ranks #1004 out of 1572 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Flexible Solutions International has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flexible Solutions International's Gross Margin % compare to NTIC and FEAM?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Flexible Solutions International ranks #1004 out of 1572 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Flexible Solutions International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.15. Historically, Flexible Solutions International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.12 to 43.02 over the past decade. 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 24.15, based on 1,572 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. 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 Flexible Solutions International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flexible Solutions International's current Gross Margin % is -3.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flexible Solutions International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flexible Solutions International (FSI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.32, compared to a current price of $5.86 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -3.78%. Flexible Solutions International's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Flexible Solutions International (FSI), the current Gross Margin % is -3.78% as of Jun. 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 Flexible Solutions International (FSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flexible Solutions International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.86 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.32.
GuruFocus considers Flexible Solutions International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSI:
Gross Margin %: -3.78%
GF Value™: $4.32 vs. price of $5.86 (35.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Flexible Solutions International Inc develops, manufactures, and markets specialty chemicals that slow the evaporation of water. Its business is organized into two segments: Energy and Water Conservation Products and Biodegradable Polymers. It offers a liquid swimming pool blanket under the WATERSAVR brand, which saves energy and water by inhibiting evaporation from the pool surface, and a chemical product called HEATSAV for use in swimming pools and spas to slow water evaporation. The company also manufactures and markets water-soluble chemicals utilizing thermal polyaspartate biopolymers. It generates the majority of its revenues from the export of its products to international markets.
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