Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. K+S AG's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-550 Mil. K+S AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN22,115 Mil. Therefore, K+S AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.49%.
The historical rank and industry rank for K+S AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SDFN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -71 Med: 15.07 Max: 78.76
Current: -34.64
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of K+S AG was 78.76%. The lowest was -71.00%. And the median was 15.07%.
MEX:SDFN's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 99.6% of 248
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 24.775
vs MEX:SDFN: -34.64
K+S AG had a gross margin of -2.49% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for K+S AG was 0.00% per year.
K+S AG (MEX:SDFN) 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
K+S AG had a gross margin of -2.49% 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.
K+S AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
K+S AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for K+S AG'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:SDFN vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, K+S AG'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.
K+S AG Gross Margin % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, K+S AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K+S AG'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.
K+S AG (MEX:SDFN) has a Gross Margin % of -2.49% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on K+S AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, K+S AG ranks #247 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 99.6%.
Is K+S AG's Gross Margin % too high?
K+S AG's current Gross Margin % is -2.49%. Based on the distribution chart, K+S AG ranks #247 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, K+S AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K+S AG's Gross Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, K+S AG ranks #247 out of 248 companies for Gross Margin %. This places K+S AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.78. 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Gross Margin % among Agriculture companies is 24.78, based on 248 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 K+S AG and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K+S AG's current Gross Margin % is -2.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K+S AG stock overvalued right now?
K+S AG (MEX:SDFN) has a current Gross Margin % of -2.49%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN420.15, compared to a current price of MXN429.80 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -2.49%. K+S AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 K+S AG (MEX:SDFN), the current Gross Margin % is -2.49% 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 K+S AG (MEX:SDFN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K+S AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN429.80 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN420.15.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SDFN:
Gross Margin %: -2.49%
GF Value™: MXN420.15 vs. price of MXN429.80 (2.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SDFN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
K+S AG produces two products: fertilizer and salt. The company engaged in business with potash and magnesium products from plants in Germany and Canadian sites in Bethune, as well as the European salt activities. It also includes the waste disposal and recycling business in Germany. extraction and processing of raw materials.
72GF Score
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