SOL SpAMIL:SOL -2.21%78 Gross Margin % is 75.39% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 76.13. GuruFocus rates MIL:SOL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,565 Chemicals companies, SOL SpA ranks better than 98.66% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. SOL SpA's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €680 Mil. SOL SpA's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €902 Mil. Therefore, SOL SpA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 75.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SOL SpA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:SOL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 65.15 Med: 76.13 Max: 78.8
Current: 74.9
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of SOL SpA was 78.80%. The lowest was 65.15%. And the median was 76.13%.
MIL:SOL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.66% of 1565
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.38
vs MIL:SOL: 74.90
SOL SpA had a gross margin of 75.39% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SOL SpA was -0.20% per year.
SOL SpA (MIL:SOL) 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
SOL SpA had a gross margin of 75.39% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
SOL SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
SOL SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SOL SpA'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.
MIL:SOL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, SOL SpA'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.
SOL SpA Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SOL SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SOL SpA'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.
SOL SpA (MIL:SOL) has a Gross Margin % of 75.39% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SOL SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 76.13. Over the past decade, SOL SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.15 to 78.80. According to the industry distribution chart, SOL SpA ranks #21 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is SOL SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
SOL SpA's current Gross Margin % of 75.39% is near median its 10-year median of 76.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.15 to a high of 78.80. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. SOL SpA's value of 75.39% is 222.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SOL SpA ranks #21 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SOL SpA has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SOL SpA's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SOL SpA ranks #21 out of 1565 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SOL SpA in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. SOL SpA's value of 75.39% is 222.5% above this benchmark. Historically, SOL SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.15 to 78.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 76.13 vs. the industry median of 23.38, SOL SpA 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. SOL SpA's current Gross Margin % of 75.39% is 222.5% 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 SOL SpA 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. SOL SpA's current Gross Margin % is 75.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 76.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SOL SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOL SpA (MIL:SOL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.40, compared to a current price of €57.50 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 75.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 76.13 and 222.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. SOL SpA's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 SOL SpA (MIL:SOL), the current Gross Margin % is 75.39% 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 SOL SpA (MIL:SOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOL SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €57.50 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.40.
GuruFocus considers SOL SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:SOL:
Gross Margin %: 75.39% (near median its 10-year median of 76.13)
GF Value™: €42.40 vs. price of €57.50 (35.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 222.5% above the Chemicals median (#21 of 1565)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:SOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SOL SpA manufactures and sells industrial gases and medical equipment. The firm's two segments are based on product type. The home-care segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells a variety of medicinal gases including oxygen, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, synthetic air, and medical air. The segment also provides medical air services for hospitals. The technical gases segment sells gas-based products to the energy, agricultural, food, metalworking, glass, and electronics industries. More of SOL's revenue comes from Italy than any other country.
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