International Parkside ProductsIPKSF Gross Margin % is 54.31% as of Jan. 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 31.57. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,565 Chemicals companies, International Parkside Products ranks better than 88.24% on this metric.
International Parkside Products (OTCPK:IPKSF) 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
International Parkside Products had a gross margin of 54.31% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
International Parkside Products Gross Margin % Related Terms
International Parkside Products 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.
International Parkside Products Gross Margin % Chart
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, International Parkside Products'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.
International Parkside Products Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, International Parkside Products's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Parkside Products'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.
International Parkside Products (IPKSF) has a Gross Margin % of 54.31% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on International Parkside Products and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 31.57. Over the past decade, International Parkside Products' Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.15 to 46.36. According to the industry distribution chart, International Parkside Products ranks #184 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is International Parkside Products' Gross Margin % too high?
International Parkside Products' current Gross Margin % of 54.31% is 72% above median its 10-year median of 31.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.15 to a high of 46.36. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. International Parkside Products' value of 54.31% is 132.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Parkside Products ranks #184 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does International Parkside Products' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, International Parkside Products ranks #184 out of 1565 companies for Gross Margin %. This places International Parkside Products in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. International Parkside Products' value of 54.31% is 132.3% above this benchmark. Historically, International Parkside Products' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.15 to 46.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.57 vs. the industry median of 23.38, International Parkside Products 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 1,565 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. International Parkside Products's current Gross Margin % of 54.31% is 132.3% 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 International Parkside Products 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. International Parkside Products's current Gross Margin % is 54.31%, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 31.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Parkside Products stock overvalued right now?
International Parkside Products (IPKSF) has a current Gross Margin % of 54.31%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.02, compared to a current price of $0.03 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.31%, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 31.57 and 132.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. 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 International Parkside Products (IPKSF), the current Gross Margin % is 54.31% as of Jan. 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.
International Parkside Products Business Description
International Parkside Products Inc through its subsidiaries is engaged in the business of producing and marketing optical and screen cleaning products. It uses patented carbon black and LCF technology for international distribution. It offers optical lens cleaning devices such as LensPen, PEEPS, DigiKlear, Mini-Pro, Mini-Pro II, MicroPro, Smartphone camera cleaner, Laptop Pro, ScreenKlean, FilterKlear, DSLR Pro Kit, SensorKlear, SensorKlear Loupe Kit, SmartKlear, HunterPro Kits, Outdoor Pro Kits, FogKlear, Photo Pro Kits, Hurricane blower, and Microfiber cloth. The company sells its product globally including North America which generates the majority of its revenue, Europe, Japan, Asia, Russia, Australia/New Zealand other countries.
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