Fuchs SEFUPEY 91 Gross Margin % is 35.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 34.77. GuruFocus rates FUPEY with a GF Score™ of 91/100. Among 1,564 Chemicals companies, Fuchs SE ranks better than 75.64% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Fuchs SE's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $379.19 Mil. Fuchs SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,079.77 Mil. Therefore, Fuchs SE's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fuchs SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FUPEY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.89 Med: 34.77 Max: 37.54
Current: 35.15
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Fuchs SE was 37.54%. The lowest was 30.89%. And the median was 34.77%.
FUPEY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.64% of 1564
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.375
vs FUPEY: 35.15
Fuchs SE had a gross margin of 35.12% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Fuchs SE was 0.00% per year.
Fuchs SE (OTCPK:FUPEY) 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
Fuchs SE had a gross margin of 35.12% 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.
Fuchs SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fuchs SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fuchs SE'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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Fuchs SE'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.
Fuchs SE Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Fuchs SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fuchs SE'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.
Fuchs SE (FUPEY) has a Gross Margin % of 35.12% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fuchs SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.77. Over the past decade, Fuchs SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.89 to 37.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Fuchs SE ranks #381 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Fuchs SE's Gross Margin % too high?
Fuchs SE's current Gross Margin % of 35.12% is near median its 10-year median of 34.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.89 to a high of 37.54. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Fuchs SE's value of 35.12% is 50.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fuchs SE ranks #381 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fuchs SE has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fuchs SE's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Fuchs SE ranks #381 out of 1564 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fuchs SE in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Fuchs SE's value of 35.12% is 50.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Fuchs SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.89 to 37.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.77 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Fuchs SE 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 23.38, based on 1,564 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. Fuchs SE's current Gross Margin % of 35.12% is 50.2% 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 Fuchs SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fuchs SE's current Gross Margin % is 35.12%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fuchs SE stock overvalued right now?
Fuchs SE (FUPEY) has a current Gross Margin % of 35.12%. The current Gross Margin % is 35.12%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.77 and 50.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Fuchs SE's overall GF Score™ is 91/100. 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 Fuchs SE (FUPEY), the current Gross Margin % is 35.12% 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.
Fuchs SE is a holding company, which through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells high-grade lubricants and related specialties. The firm's product portfolio includes automotive, industrial lubricants, and other lubricants. The revenue of the company is generated from Processing industry, Off-Highway Vehicles and Transportation, Industrial Equipment and Machinery, Vehicle Components, Primary Industry and Energy, Aftermarket and Trading, and Others Segment. The company itself into three segments based on geography: Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific, and North and South America. The EMEA segment generates the majority of its revenue.
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