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
Kemira Oyj had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
Kemira Oyj Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kemira Oyj Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kemira Oyj'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 Chemicals subindustry, Kemira Oyj'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.
Kemira Oyj Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kemira Oyj's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kemira Oyj'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.
Kemira Oyj (KMRSF) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kemira Oyj and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kemira Oyj's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.68 to 51.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Kemira Oyj ranks #999999 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Kemira Oyj's Gross Margin % too high?
Kemira Oyj's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.68 to a high of 51.96. Based on the distribution chart, Kemira Oyj ranks #999999 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kemira Oyj has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kemira Oyj's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kemira Oyj ranks #999999 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kemira Oyj in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Historically, Kemira Oyj's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.68 to 51.96 over the past decade. 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 23.35, based on 1,561 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. 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 Kemira Oyj and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kemira Oyj's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kemira Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Kemira Oyj (KMRSF) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.38, compared to a current price of $25.00 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Kemira Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Kemira Oyj (KMRSF), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Kemira Oyj (KMRSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kemira Oyj stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $25.00 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $27.38.
Key valuation signals for KMRSF:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $27.38 vs. price of $25.00 (8.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KMRSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kemira Oyj is a chemicals company serving customers in water-intensive industries. It provides expertise in applications and chemicals that help customers use water, energy, and raw materials more efficiently. Along with its subsidiaries, the company's operating business segments are: Water Solutions, Packaging & Hygiene Solutions, and Fiber Essentials. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Water solutions segment. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa), followed by the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region.
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