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
Styrenix Performance Materials had a gross margin of 31.04% 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.
Styrenix Performance Materials Gross Margin % Related Terms
Styrenix Performance Materials 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, Styrenix Performance Materials'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.
Styrenix Performance Materials Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Styrenix Performance Materials's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Styrenix Performance Materials'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.
Styrenix Performance Materials (NSE:STYRENIX) has a Gross Margin % of 31.04% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Styrenix Performance Materials and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 25.18. Over the past decade, Styrenix Performance Materials' Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.50 to 40.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Styrenix Performance Materials ranks #633 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Styrenix Performance Materials' Gross Margin % too high?
Styrenix Performance Materials' current Gross Margin % of 31.04% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 25.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.50 to a high of 40.33. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Styrenix Performance Materials' value of 31.04% is 32.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Styrenix Performance Materials ranks #633 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Styrenix Performance Materials has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Styrenix Performance Materials' Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Styrenix Performance Materials ranks #633 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Styrenix Performance Materials in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Styrenix Performance Materials' value of 31.04% is 32.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Styrenix Performance Materials' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.50 to 40.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.18 vs. the industry median of 23.35, Styrenix Performance Materials 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. Styrenix Performance Materials's current Gross Margin % of 31.04% is 32.9% 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 Styrenix Performance Materials 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. Styrenix Performance Materials's current Gross Margin % is 31.04%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 25.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Styrenix Performance Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Styrenix Performance Materials (NSE:STYRENIX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,609.80, compared to a current price of ₹2,274.00 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.04%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 25.18 and 32.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.35. Styrenix Performance Materials' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Styrenix Performance Materials (NSE:STYRENIX), the current Gross Margin % is 31.04% 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 Styrenix Performance Materials (NSE:STYRENIX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Styrenix Performance Materials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,274.00 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,609.80.
GuruFocus considers Styrenix Performance Materials to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:STYRENIX:
Gross Margin %: 31.04% (23% above median its 10-year median of 25.18)
GF Value™: ₹2,609.80 vs. price of ₹2,274.00 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.9% above the Chemicals median (#633 of 1561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:STYRENIX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Styrenix Performance Materials Business Description
Styrenix Performance Materials Ltd is a producer of Absolac (ABS) and Absolan (SAN) in India. ABS is a plastic resin produced from acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene, used for manufacturing home appliances, automobiles, consumer durables, and machinery. Absolan(SAN) is a polymerized plastic resin produced from styrene and acrylonitrile and is mainly used for products such as lighting, stationery, novelties, refrigerators, and cosmetic packing. The company operates in single segment, namely Engineering Polymers. All the business activities of the firm functioned throughout the region of India.
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