Crown Paints KenyaNAI:CRWN -0.82%69 Gross Margin % is 42.44% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 39.42. GuruFocus rates NAI:CRWN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of KES53.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,557 Chemicals companies, Crown Paints Kenya ranks better than 84.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crown Paints Kenya's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:CRWN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.21 Med: 39.42 Max: 42.64
Current: 42.44
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Crown Paints Kenya was 42.64%. The lowest was 36.21%. And the median was 39.42%.
NAI:CRWN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 84.78% of 1557
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.49
vs NAI:CRWN: 42.44
Crown Paints Kenya had a gross margin of 42.44% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Crown Paints Kenya was -0.40% per year.
Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) 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
Crown Paints Kenya had a gross margin of 42.44% 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.
Crown Paints Kenya Gross Margin % Related Terms
Crown Paints Kenya Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crown Paints Kenya'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:CRWN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Crown Paints Kenya'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.
Crown Paints Kenya Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Crown Paints Kenya's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crown Paints Kenya'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.
Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) has a Gross Margin % of 42.44% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Crown Paints Kenya and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.42. Over the past decade, Crown Paints Kenya's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.21 to 42.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Paints Kenya ranks #237 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is Crown Paints Kenya's Gross Margin % too high?
Crown Paints Kenya's current Gross Margin % of 42.44% is near median its 10-year median of 39.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.21 to a high of 42.64. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Crown Paints Kenya's value of 42.44% is 80.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Paints Kenya ranks #237 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crown Paints Kenya has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Paints Kenya's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Crown Paints Kenya ranks #237 out of 1557 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Crown Paints Kenya in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Crown Paints Kenya's value of 42.44% is 80.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Crown Paints Kenya's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.21 to 42.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.42 vs. the industry median of 23.49, Crown Paints Kenya 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 23.49, based on 1,557 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. Crown Paints Kenya's current Gross Margin % of 42.44% is 80.7% 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 Crown Paints Kenya and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crown Paints Kenya's current Gross Margin % is 42.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crown Paints Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES53.02, compared to a current price of KES60.25 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.42 and 80.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.49. Crown Paints Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN), the current Gross Margin % is 42.44% 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 Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Paints Kenya stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES60.25 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES53.02.
GuruFocus considers Crown Paints Kenya to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:CRWN:
Gross Margin %: 42.44% (near median its 10-year median of 39.42)
GF Value™: KES53.02 vs. price of KES60.25 (13.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.7% above the Chemicals median (#237 of 1557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:CRWN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crown Paints Kenya Ltd is a Kenya-based paint manufacturer. The company comprises two business segments - Paints and Adhesives. The Paints segment manufactures and sells paints, decorating sundries, polyvinyl acetate emulsion, and alkyd resins. The Adhesives segment manufactures and sells adhesives. It offers decorative paints, automotive paints, industrial paints, road marking paints, and thinners. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Paints segment. The company does its sales via geographical segments that include Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and others.
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