GEVI (CitroTech) Gross Margin %: 42.43% (As of Dec. 2025) — 90% Above Median

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What is CitroTech Gross Margin %?

CitroTech GEVI 24 Gross Margin % is 42.43% as of Dec. 2025, which is 90% above its 10-year median of 22.30. GuruFocus rates GEVI with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.04. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. CitroTech's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.19 Mil. CitroTech's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.44 Mil. Therefore, CitroTech's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 42.43%.


The historical rank and industry rank for CitroTech's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

GEVI' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.52   Med: 22.3   Max: 51.28
Current: 22.3


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of CitroTech was 51.28%. The lowest was 9.52%. And the median was 22.30%.

GEVI's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 23.995 vs GEVI: 22.30

CitroTech had a gross margin of 42.43% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CitroTech was 0.00% per year.


CitroTech  (OTCPK:GEVI) 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

CitroTech had a gross margin of 42.43% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.


CitroTech Gross Margin % Related Terms


CitroTech Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CitroTech'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.

CitroTech Gross Margin % Chart

CitroTech Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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CitroTech Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -211.43 32.71 45.93 -99.65 42.43

GEVI vs KBLB, FF, AMTX: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, CitroTech'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.


CitroTech Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, CitroTech's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CitroTech's Gross Margin % falls into.


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CitroTech Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

CitroTech's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.5 / 2.381
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(2.381 - 1.85) / 2.381
=22.30 %

CitroTech's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.2 / 0.436
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.436 - 0.251) / 0.436
=42.43 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 42.43% mean?
CitroTech (GEVI) has a Gross Margin % of 42.43% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CitroTech and its competitors. This is 90% above median its historical median of 22.30. Over the past decade, CitroTech's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.52 to 51.28.
Is CitroTech's Gross Margin % too high?
CitroTech's current Gross Margin % of 42.43% is 90% above median its 10-year median of 22.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.52 to a high of 51.28. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 24.00. CitroTech's value of 42.43% is 76.8% above this industry median. Overall, CitroTech has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CitroTech's Gross Margin % compare to KBLB and FF?
CitroTech's Gross Margin % of 42.43% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.00. CitroTech's value of 42.43% is 76.8% above this benchmark. Historically, CitroTech's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.52 to 51.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.30 vs. the industry median of 24.00, CitroTech 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 24.00, based on 1,566 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. CitroTech's current Gross Margin % of 42.43% is 76.8% 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 CitroTech and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CitroTech's current Gross Margin % is 42.43%, which is 90% above median its own 10-year median of 22.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CitroTech stock overvalued right now?
CitroTech (GEVI) has a current Gross Margin % of 42.43%. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.04, compared to a current price of $6.83 — trading 51.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.43%, which is 90% above median its 10-year median of 22.30 and 76.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 24.00. CitroTech's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 CitroTech (GEVI), the current Gross Margin % is 42.43% as of Dec. 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 CitroTech (GEVI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CitroTech stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.83 is trading 51.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.04.

Key valuation signals for GEVI:

  • Gross Margin %: 42.43% (90% above median its 10-year median of 22.30)
  • GF Value™: $14.04 vs. price of $6.83 (51.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 24/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.8% above the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the GEVI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CitroTech Business Description

Address 6400 South Fiddler Green Circle, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO, USA, 80111
CitroTech Inc is an environmentally sustainable specialty chemical company focused on fire inhibitor products serving the wildland fire, residential home protection, and wood products industries across the United States and Canada. Its fire inhibitor formulations are also sold into the lumber and building materials industry for fire retardant treatment applications. The company's offerings include Wildfire Defense Systems, Proactive Spraying, and Lumber Coatings. Its solutions are intended for use by homeowners, builders, utilities, and public agencies.
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