HardideLSE:HDD -7.09%42 Gross Margin % is 65.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 47.98. GuruFocus rates LSE:HDD with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,561 Chemicals companies, Hardide ranks better than 96.28% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Hardide's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £3.12 Mil. Hardide's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £4.79 Mil. Therefore, Hardide's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 65.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hardide's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HDD'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.98 Med: 47.98 Max: 63.35
Current: 63.35
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hardide was 63.35%. The lowest was 31.98%. And the median was 47.98%.
LSE:HDD's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 96.28% of 1561
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.35
vs LSE:HDD: 63.35
Hardide had a gross margin of 65.19% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hardide was 5.50% per year.
Hardide (LSE:HDD) 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
Hardide had a gross margin of 65.19% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Hardide Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hardide Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hardide'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.
LSE:HDD vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hardide'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.
Hardide Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hardide's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hardide'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.
Hardide (LSE:HDD) has a Gross Margin % of 65.19% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hardide and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 47.98. Over the past decade, Hardide's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.98 to 63.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Hardide ranks #58 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.7%.
Is Hardide's Gross Margin % too high?
Hardide's current Gross Margin % of 65.19% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 47.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.98 to a high of 63.35. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Hardide's value of 65.19% is 179.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hardide ranks #58 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hardide has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hardide's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hardide ranks #58 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hardide in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Hardide's value of 65.19% is 179.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Hardide's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.98 to 63.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.98 vs. the industry median of 23.35, Hardide 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 23.35, 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. Hardide's current Gross Margin % of 65.19% is 179.2% 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 Hardide 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. Hardide's current Gross Margin % is 65.19%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 47.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hardide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardide (LSE:HDD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.13, compared to a current price of £0.66 — trading 403.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 65.19%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 47.98 and 179.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.35. Hardide's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Hardide (LSE:HDD), the current Gross Margin % is 65.19% 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 Hardide (LSE:HDD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardide stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.66 is trading 403.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.13.
GuruFocus considers Hardide to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HDD:
Gross Margin %: 65.19% (36% above median its 10-year median of 47.98)
GF Value™: £0.13 vs. price of £0.66 (403.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 179.2% above the Chemicals median (#58 of 1561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hardide PLC is a UK-based company that acts as a provider of tungsten carbide coatings for metal components operating in abrasive, erosive, corrosive, and chemically aggressive environments. The company provides nanostructured and patented, low-temperature chemical vapour deposition coating which provides wear and corrosion resistance and combines toughness with ductility. It extends the life of critical components across high-value industries and applications including oil and gas, pumps, aerospace, petrochemical, power generation, defense, industrial tooling, and others. The company has it's reportable segments namely UK operation, United States operation and Corporate Central Functions. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from United Kingdom operations.
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