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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
Carbacid Investments had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Carbacid Investments Gross Margin % Related Terms
Carbacid Investments Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carbacid Investments'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.
NAI:CARB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Carbacid Investments'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.
Carbacid Investments Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Carbacid Investments's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carbacid Investments'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.
Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Carbacid Investments and its competitors. Over the past decade, Carbacid Investments' Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.82 to 74.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #53 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Carbacid Investments' Gross Margin % too high?
Carbacid Investments' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.82 to a high of 74.01. Based on the distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #53 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carbacid Investments has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carbacid Investments' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #53 out of 1559 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Carbacid Investments in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. Historically, Carbacid Investments' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.82 to 74.01 over the past decade. 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 23.52, based on 1,559 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 Carbacid Investments and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carbacid Investments's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carbacid Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES22.12, compared to a current price of KES36.00 — trading 62.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Carbacid Investments' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 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 Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Jan. 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 Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbacid Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES36.00 is trading 62.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES22.12.
GuruFocus considers Carbacid Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:CARB:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: KES22.12 vs. price of KES36.00 (62.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:CARB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carbacid Investments PLC is an investment and holding company with three subsidiaries. The main activities of the business are mining and marketing of carbon dioxide gas, and investment. These are organized in the following operating segments: Trading and Investment. It derives substantial revenue from trading activities. It caters to domestic and overseas markets. Key revenue is derived from the sale of Carbon dioxide gas.
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