Fineotex ChemicalNSE:FCL -6.45%87 Gross Margin % is 29.07% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 35.96. GuruFocus rates NSE:FCL with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹49.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,561 Chemicals companies, Fineotex Chemical ranks better than 72.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fineotex Chemical's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:FCL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33 Med: 35.96 Max: 40.22
Current: 33
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Fineotex Chemical was 40.22%. The lowest was 33.00%. And the median was 35.96%.
NSE:FCL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 72.2% of 1561
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.35
vs NSE:FCL: 33.00
Fineotex Chemical had a gross margin of 29.07% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Fineotex Chemical was 0.30% per year.
Fineotex Chemical (NSE:FCL) 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
Fineotex Chemical had a gross margin of 29.07% 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.
Fineotex Chemical Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fineotex Chemical Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fineotex Chemical'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.
NSE:FCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Fineotex Chemical'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.
Fineotex Chemical Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Fineotex Chemical's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fineotex Chemical'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.
Fineotex Chemical (NSE:FCL) has a Gross Margin % of 29.07% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fineotex Chemical and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 35.96. Over the past decade, Fineotex Chemical's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.00 to 40.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Fineotex Chemical ranks #434 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Fineotex Chemical's Gross Margin % too high?
Fineotex Chemical's current Gross Margin % of 29.07% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 35.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.00 to a high of 40.22. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Fineotex Chemical's value of 29.07% is 24.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fineotex Chemical ranks #434 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fineotex Chemical has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fineotex Chemical's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Fineotex Chemical ranks #434 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Fineotex Chemical in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Fineotex Chemical's value of 29.07% is 24.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Fineotex Chemical's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.00 to 40.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.96 vs. the industry median of 23.35, Fineotex Chemical 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 23.35, based on 1,561 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. Fineotex Chemical's current Gross Margin % of 29.07% is 24.5% 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 Fineotex Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fineotex Chemical's current Gross Margin % is 29.07%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 35.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fineotex Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fineotex Chemical (NSE:FCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹49.88, compared to a current price of ₹38.26 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.07%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 35.96 and 24.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.35. Fineotex Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 8 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 Fineotex Chemical (NSE:FCL), the current Gross Margin % is 29.07% 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 Fineotex Chemical (NSE:FCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fineotex Chemical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹38.26 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹49.88.
GuruFocus considers Fineotex Chemical to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:FCL:
Gross Margin %: 29.07% (19% below median its 10-year median of 35.96)
GF Value™: ₹49.88 vs. price of ₹38.26 (23.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.5% above the Chemicals median (#434 of 1561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:FCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fineotex Chemical Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the manufacture of Textile chemicals, auxiliaries, and specialty chemicals. Some of its products include Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC); Barite; Hematite; Magnesium Chloride; Calcium Chloride; DOSS (Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate) and others. Its chemicals are Desizing Agent, Stiffeners, Binders, Anticrease Lubricants, Drilling Fluids, Cementing Fluids, and Others.
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