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Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical (NSE:PARAGON) 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
Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical had a gross margin of 30.82% 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.
Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical Gross Margin % Related Terms
Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical 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.
Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical Gross Margin % Chart
NSE:PARAGON vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Paragon Fine and Speciality 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.
Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paragon Fine and Speciality 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.
Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical (NSE:PARAGON) has a Gross Margin % of 30.82% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 22.65. Over the past decade, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.40 to 31.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical ranks #509 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's Gross Margin % too high?
Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's current Gross Margin % of 30.82% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 22.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.40 to a high of 31.18. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.59. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's value of 30.82% is 30.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical ranks #509 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical ranks #509 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.59. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's value of 30.82% is 30.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.40 to 31.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.65 vs. the industry median of 23.59, Paragon Fine and Speciality 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 23.59, 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. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's current Gross Margin % of 30.82% is 30.6% 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 Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's current Gross Margin % is 30.82%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 22.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical (NSE:PARAGON) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹109.84, compared to a current price of ₹48.60 — trading 55.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.82%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 22.65 and 30.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.59. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 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 Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical (NSE:PARAGON), the current Gross Margin % is 30.82% 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 Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical (NSE:PARAGON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹48.60 is trading 55.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹109.84.
GuruFocus considers Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PARAGON:
Gross Margin %: 30.82% (36% above median its 10-year median of 22.65)
GF Value™: ₹109.84 vs. price of ₹48.60 (55.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.6% above the Chemicals median (#509 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PARAGON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical Ltd is engaged in the business of custom synthesis and manufacturing of specialty chemical intermediates involving complex and differentiated chemistry. Its diverse types of products find applications across various industries, including pharma, agrochemicals, cosmetics, pigments and dyes.
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