Ellenbarrie Industrial GasesNSE:ELLEN +0.58%36 Gross Margin % is 86.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 79.73. GuruFocus rates NSE:ELLEN with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases ranks better than 99.36% on this metric.
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
Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases had a gross margin of 86.73% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases 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, Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases'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.
Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases'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.
Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases (NSE:ELLEN) has a Gross Margin % of 86.73% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 79.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases ranks #10 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases' Gross Margin % too high?
Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases' current Gross Margin % of 86.73% is near median its 10-year median of 79.73. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases' value of 86.73% is 271.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases ranks #10 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases' Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases ranks #10 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases' value of 86.73% is 271.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 79.73 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases 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. Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases's current Gross Margin % of 86.73% is 271.3% 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 Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases 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. Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases's current Gross Margin % is 86.73%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 79.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases stock overvalued right now?
Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases (NSE:ELLEN) has a current Gross Margin % of 86.73%. The current Gross Margin % is 86.73%, which is near median its 10-year median of 79.73 and 271.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 3 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 Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases (NSE:ELLEN), the current Gross Margin % is 86.73% 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.
Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases Ltd is engaged in manufacture and sale of industrial, medical and special gases as well as related products. The company is also engaged in Cryogenic and non-cryogenic air separation plants. Its products include oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, argon, ice, helium, and others.
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