IMCD NVMEX:IMCDN 80 Gross Margin % is 24.26% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 23.84. GuruFocus rates MEX:IMCDN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,536.63 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,565 Chemicals companies, IMCD NV ranks better than 53.74% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. IMCD NV's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN11,791 Mil. IMCD NV's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN48,603 Mil. Therefore, IMCD NV's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 24.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IMCD NV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:IMCDN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.26 Med: 23.84 Max: 25.43
Current: 24.98
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of IMCD NV was 25.43%. The lowest was 22.26%. And the median was 23.84%.
MEX:IMCDN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 53.74% of 1565
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.38
vs MEX:IMCDN: 24.98
IMCD NV had a gross margin of 24.26% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for IMCD NV was 1.40% per year.
IMCD NV (MEX:IMCDN) 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
IMCD NV had a gross margin of 24.26% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
IMCD NV Gross Margin % Related Terms
IMCD NV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IMCD NV'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.
MEX:IMCDN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, IMCD NV'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.
IMCD NV Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, IMCD NV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IMCD NV'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.
IMCD NV (MEX:IMCDN) has a Gross Margin % of 24.26% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on IMCD NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.84. Over the past decade, IMCD NV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.26 to 25.43. According to the industry distribution chart, IMCD NV ranks #724 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is IMCD NV's Gross Margin % too high?
IMCD NV's current Gross Margin % of 24.26% is near median its 10-year median of 23.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.26 to a high of 25.43. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. IMCD NV's value of 24.26% is 3.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IMCD NV ranks #724 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IMCD NV has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IMCD NV's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, IMCD NV ranks #724 out of 1565 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts IMCD NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. IMCD NV's value of 24.26% is 3.8% above this benchmark. Historically, IMCD NV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.26 to 25.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.84 vs. the industry median of 23.38, IMCD NV 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 23.38, based on 1,565 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. IMCD NV's current Gross Margin % of 24.26% is 3.8% 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 IMCD NV 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. IMCD NV's current Gross Margin % is 24.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IMCD NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMCD NV (MEX:IMCDN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,536.63, compared to a current price of MXN1,965.20 — trading 44.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.84 and 3.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. IMCD NV's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 IMCD NV (MEX:IMCDN), the current Gross Margin % is 24.26% as of Dec. 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.
Is IMCD NV (MEX:IMCDN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMCD NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,965.20 is trading 44.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,536.63.
GuruFocus considers IMCD NV to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:IMCDN:
Gross Margin %: 24.26% (near median its 10-year median of 23.84)
GF Value™: MXN3,536.63 vs. price of MXN1,965.20 (44.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.8% above the Chemicals median (#724 of 1565)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:IMCDN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IMCD NV is a distributor and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients for industrial and life-science markets. The company's product portfolio consists of two categories: Life Science, which consists of the following lines of business: Pharmaceuticals, Beauty & Personal Care, Food & Nutrition, and Home Care I&I, and the Industrial segment, which contains the lines of business of Coatings & Construction, Lubricants & Energy, Industrial Solutions and Advanced Materials. The company has four operating segments: EMEA, Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Holding companies. It derives a majority of its revenue from the EMEA segment, which includes Europe, Turkiye, Israel, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Africa.
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