Zenova GroupLSE:ZED Gross Margin % is 43.53% as of May. 2025, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 22.30. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zenova Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ZED'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -179.41 Med: 22.3 Max: 61.71
Current: -107
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Zenova Group was 61.71%. The lowest was -179.41%. And the median was 22.30%.
LSE:ZED's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 23.36
vs LSE:ZED: -107.00
Zenova Group had a gross margin of 43.53% for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Zenova Group was 0.00% per year.
Zenova Group (LSE:ZED) 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
Zenova Group had a gross margin of 43.53% for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 => 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.
Zenova Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Zenova Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zenova Group'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:ZED vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Zenova Group'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.
Zenova Group Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Zenova Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zenova Group'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.
Zenova Group (LSE:ZED) has a Gross Margin % of 43.53% as of May. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zenova Group and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 22.30.
Is Zenova Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Zenova Group's current Gross Margin % of 43.53% is 95% above median its 10-year median of 22.30. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Zenova Group's value of 43.53% is 86.3% above this industry median.
How does Zenova Group's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
Zenova Group's Gross Margin % of 43.53% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Zenova Group's value of 43.53% is 86.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.30 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Zenova Group 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 23.36, based on 1,560 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. Zenova Group's current Gross Margin % of 43.53% is 86.3% 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 Zenova Group and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zenova Group's current Gross Margin % is 43.53%, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 22.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zenova Group stock overvalued right now?
Zenova Group (LSE:ZED) has a current Gross Margin % of 43.53%. The current Gross Margin % is 43.53%, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 22.30 and 86.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. 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 Zenova Group (LSE:ZED), the current Gross Margin % is 43.53% as of May. 2025. 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.
Zenova Group PLC is engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of fire-retardant systems. It is the holder of intellectual property to underpin a suite of fire safety and temperature management products and technology applicable to industrial, commercial and residential markets. The company's product range includes fire protection paint, insulating paint and render and extinguishing fluid, and it has further products in varying stages of development and testing.
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