Verusa Holding ASIST:VERUS -9.96%49 Gross Margin % is 6.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 12.08. GuruFocus rates IST:VERUS with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺185.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,556 Chemicals companies, Verusa Holding AS ranks worse than 96.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Verusa Holding AS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IST:VERUS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.03 Med: 12.08 Max: 28.18
Current: -3.37
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Verusa Holding AS was 28.18%. The lowest was -5.03%. And the median was 12.08%.
IST:VERUS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 96.79% of 1556
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.465
vs IST:VERUS: -3.37
Verusa Holding AS had a gross margin of 6.66% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Verusa Holding AS was 0.00% per year.
Verusa Holding AS (IST:VERUS) 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
Verusa Holding AS had a gross margin of 6.66% 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.
Verusa Holding AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Verusa Holding AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Verusa 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:VERUS vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Verusa 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.
Verusa Holding AS Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Verusa Holding AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verusa 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.
Verusa Holding AS (IST:VERUS) has a Gross Margin % of 6.66% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Verusa Holding AS and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 12.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Verusa Holding AS ranks #1506 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 96.8%.
Is Verusa Holding AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Verusa Holding AS's current Gross Margin % of 6.66% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 12.08. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. Verusa Holding AS's value of 6.66% is 71.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verusa Holding AS ranks #1506 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Verusa Holding AS has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verusa Holding AS's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Verusa Holding AS ranks #1506 out of 1556 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Verusa Holding AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. Verusa Holding AS's value of 6.66% is 71.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.08 vs. the industry median of 23.47, Verusa 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 23.47, based on 1,556 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. Verusa Holding AS's current Gross Margin % of 6.66% is 71.6% 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 Verusa Holding AS and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verusa Holding AS's current Gross Margin % is 6.66%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 12.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verusa Holding AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verusa Holding AS (IST:VERUS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺185.94, compared to a current price of ₺415.75 — trading 123.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 6.66%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 12.08 and 71.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.47. Verusa Holding AS's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Verusa Holding AS (IST:VERUS), the current Gross Margin % is 6.66% 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 Verusa Holding AS (IST:VERUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verusa Holding AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺415.75 is trading 123.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺185.94.
GuruFocus considers Verusa Holding AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:VERUS:
Gross Margin %: 6.66% (45% below median its 10-year median of 12.08)
GF Value™: ₺185.94 vs. price of ₺415.75 (123.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.6% below the Chemicals median (#1506 of 1556)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:VERUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Verusa Holding AS is a Turkey based investment company focused on private equity and venture capital. The company invests in high-growth sectors such as renewable energy, mining, technology, and healthcare. The Group has been divided into five groups: venture capital, electricity wholesale, cellulose manufacturing, energy and holding activities. Geographically, the company's projects are diversified in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, North and South America.
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