Polymer Factory Sweden ABNGM:POLYMER -1.69%15 Gross Margin % is 90.47% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 95.49. GuruFocus rates NGM:POLYMER with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,556 Chemicals companies, Polymer Factory Sweden AB ranks better than 99.74% on this metric.
Polymer Factory Sweden AB (NGM:POLYMER) 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
Polymer Factory Sweden AB had a gross margin of 90.47% 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.
Polymer Factory Sweden AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Polymer Factory Sweden AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Polymer Factory Sweden AB'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.
Polymer Factory Sweden AB Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Polymer Factory Sweden AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Polymer Factory Sweden AB'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.
Polymer Factory Sweden AB (NGM:POLYMER) has a Gross Margin % of 90.47% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Polymer Factory Sweden AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 95.49. Over the past decade, Polymer Factory Sweden AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.60 to 120.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Polymer Factory Sweden AB ranks #4 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Polymer Factory Sweden AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Polymer Factory Sweden AB's current Gross Margin % of 90.47% is near median its 10-year median of 95.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.60 to a high of 120.47. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. Polymer Factory Sweden AB's value of 90.47% is 285.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polymer Factory Sweden AB ranks #4 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Polymer Factory Sweden AB has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polymer Factory Sweden AB's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Polymer Factory Sweden AB ranks #4 out of 1556 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Polymer Factory Sweden AB in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. Polymer Factory Sweden AB's value of 90.47% is 285.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Polymer Factory Sweden AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.60 to 120.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.49 vs. the industry median of 23.47, Polymer Factory Sweden AB 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 23.47, based on 1,556 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. Polymer Factory Sweden AB's current Gross Margin % of 90.47% is 285.6% 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 Polymer Factory Sweden AB and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polymer Factory Sweden AB's current Gross Margin % is 90.47%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 95.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polymer Factory Sweden AB stock overvalued right now?
Polymer Factory Sweden AB (NGM:POLYMER) has a current Gross Margin % of 90.47%. The current Gross Margin % is 90.47%, which is near median its 10-year median of 95.49 and 285.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.47. Polymer Factory Sweden AB's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 6 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 Polymer Factory Sweden AB (NGM:POLYMER), the current Gross Margin % is 90.47% 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.
Polymer Factory Sweden AB is a provider of dendritic and polymeric materials, plus a contract research company. The product portfolio include monodisperse dendritic polymers built from 2,2-bis(methylol)propionic acid, such as biocompatible bis-MPA dendrimers and dendrons. It specializes in the synthesis of flawless macromolecules, tailor made materials and calibrants for MALDI-ToF.
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