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
Chemcon Speciality Chemicals had a gross margin of 30.52% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Chemcon Speciality Chemicals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chemcon Speciality Chemicals 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.
NSE:CHEMCON vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Chemcon Speciality Chemicals'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.
Chemcon Speciality Chemicals Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Chemcon Speciality Chemicals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chemcon Speciality Chemicals'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.
Chemcon Speciality Chemicals (NSE:CHEMCON) has a Gross Margin % of 30.52% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chemcon Speciality Chemicals and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 40.57. Over the past decade, Chemcon Speciality Chemicals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.38 to 45.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemcon Speciality Chemicals ranks #382 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Chemcon Speciality Chemicals' Gross Margin % too high?
Chemcon Speciality Chemicals' current Gross Margin % of 30.52% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 40.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.38 to a high of 45.61. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Chemcon Speciality Chemicals' value of 30.52% is 30.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemcon Speciality Chemicals ranks #382 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chemcon Speciality Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemcon Speciality Chemicals' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Chemcon Speciality Chemicals ranks #382 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chemcon Speciality Chemicals in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Chemcon Speciality Chemicals' value of 30.52% is 30.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Chemcon Speciality Chemicals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.38 to 45.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.57 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Chemcon Speciality Chemicals 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 23.36, based on 1,560 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. Chemcon Speciality Chemicals's current Gross Margin % of 30.52% is 30.7% 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 Chemcon Speciality Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chemcon Speciality Chemicals's current Gross Margin % is 30.52%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 40.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemcon Speciality Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemcon Speciality Chemicals (NSE:CHEMCON) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹223.17, compared to a current price of ₹186.18 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.52%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 40.57 and 30.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. Chemcon Speciality Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Chemcon Speciality Chemicals (NSE:CHEMCON), the current Gross Margin % is 30.52% 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 Chemcon Speciality Chemicals (NSE:CHEMCON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemcon Speciality Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹186.18 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹223.17.
GuruFocus considers Chemcon Speciality Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CHEMCON:
Gross Margin %: 30.52% (25% below median its 10-year median of 40.57)
GF Value™: ₹223.17 vs. price of ₹186.18 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.7% above the Chemicals median (#382 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CHEMCON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chemcon Speciality Chemicals Ltd manufactures specialized chemicals including Hexamethyldisilazane and Chloromethyl Isopropyl Carbonate, which are mainly used in the pharmaceutical industry. The company also produce inorganic bromides such as Calcium Bromide, Zinc Bromide, and Sodium Bromide, which are used as completion fluids in the oilfields industry. The company's product lines include Oilfield Chemicals, Pharmaceutical Chemicals, Silanes, and Contract Manufacturing. It operates in India and internationally, with the majority of its revenue coming from India. In addition to the sale of products, the company also generates revenue from the sale of services.
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