Polisan Holding ASIST:POLHO +0.29%53 Gross Margin % is 13.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 18.97. GuruFocus rates IST:POLHO with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺7.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,564 Chemicals companies, Polisan Holding AS ranks worse than 61.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Polisan Holding AS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IST:POLHO'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.21 Med: 18.97 Max: 28.3
Current: 19.14
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Polisan Holding AS was 28.30%. The lowest was 16.21%. And the median was 18.97%.
IST:POLHO's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 61.89% of 1564
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.375
vs IST:POLHO: 19.14
Polisan Holding AS had a gross margin of 13.08% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Polisan Holding AS was 4.70% per year.
Polisan Holding AS (IST:POLHO) 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
Polisan Holding AS had a gross margin of 13.08% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Polisan Holding AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Polisan Holding AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Polisan Holding AS'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.
IST:POLHO vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Polisan Holding AS'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.
Polisan Holding AS Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Polisan Holding AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Polisan Holding AS'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.
Polisan Holding AS (IST:POLHO) has a Gross Margin % of 13.08% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Polisan Holding AS and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 18.97. Over the past decade, Polisan Holding AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.21 to 28.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Polisan Holding AS ranks #968 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is Polisan Holding AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Polisan Holding AS's current Gross Margin % of 13.08% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 18.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.21 to a high of 28.30. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Polisan Holding AS's value of 13.08% is 44% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polisan Holding AS ranks #968 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Polisan Holding AS has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polisan Holding AS's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Polisan Holding AS ranks #968 out of 1564 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Polisan Holding AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Polisan Holding AS's value of 13.08% is 44% below this benchmark. Historically, Polisan Holding AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.21 to 28.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.97 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Polisan Holding AS has consistently been below 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. Polisan Holding AS's current Gross Margin % of 13.08% is 44% below 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 Polisan Holding AS 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. Polisan Holding AS's current Gross Margin % is 13.08%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 18.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polisan Holding AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polisan Holding AS (IST:POLHO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺7.81, compared to a current price of ₺20.60 — trading 163.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.08%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 18.97 and 44% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Polisan Holding AS's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Polisan Holding AS (IST:POLHO), the current Gross Margin % is 13.08% 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.
Is Polisan Holding AS (IST:POLHO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polisan Holding AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺20.60 is trading 163.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺7.81.
GuruFocus considers Polisan Holding AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:POLHO:
Gross Margin %: 13.08% (31% below median its 10-year median of 18.97)
GF Value™: ₺7.81 vs. price of ₺20.60 (163.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44% below the Chemicals median (#968 of 1564)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:POLHO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Polisan Holding AS engages in the manufacture and distribution of decorative paints, chemicals, textile goods, and rendering port and storage services. It operates through the following segments: Chemical Products, Port, Services, and Real estate. Majority of the firm's revenue gets derived from Chemical Products segment. The company offers paints, varnishes, resins, and other surface coating and insulation materials; formaldehyde, formaldehyde resins, and construction chemicals, as well as polyethylene terephthalate granules and synthetic fibers; emulsion polymers used in paint, wood, textiles, carpeting, and glue industries.
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