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Tata ChemicalsNSE:TATACHEM +0.03%74 Gross Margin % is 67.24% as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 74.78. GuruFocus rates NSE:TATACHEM with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹934.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,566 Chemicals companies, Tata Chemicals ranks better than 98.66% 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
Tata Chemicals had a gross margin of 67.24% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Tata Chemicals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tata Chemicals Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tata Chemicals'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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Tata 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.
Tata Chemicals Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tata Chemicals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tata 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.
Tata Chemicals (NSE:TATACHEM) has a Gross Margin % of 67.24% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tata Chemicals and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 74.78. Over the past decade, Tata Chemicals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 70.67 to 76.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Tata Chemicals ranks #21 out of 1566 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Tata Chemicals' Gross Margin % too high?
Tata Chemicals' current Gross Margin % of 67.24% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 74.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 70.67 to a high of 76.72. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.96. Tata Chemicals' value of 67.24% is 180.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tata Chemicals ranks #21 out of 1566 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tata Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tata Chemicals' Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tata Chemicals ranks #21 out of 1566 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tata Chemicals in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.96. Tata Chemicals' value of 67.24% is 180.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Tata Chemicals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 70.67 to 76.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.78 vs. the industry median of 23.96, Tata 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 23.96, based on 1,566 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. Tata Chemicals's current Gross Margin % of 67.24% is 180.6% 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 Tata Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tata Chemicals's current Gross Margin % is 67.24%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 74.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tata Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Chemicals (NSE:TATACHEM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹934.91, compared to a current price of ₹626.95 — trading 32.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.24%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 74.78 and 180.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.96. Tata Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Tata Chemicals (NSE:TATACHEM), the current Gross Margin % is 67.24% as of Jun. 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 Tata Chemicals (NSE:TATACHEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹626.95 is trading 32.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹934.91.
GuruFocus considers Tata Chemicals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:TATACHEM:
Gross Margin %: 67.24% (10% below median its 10-year median of 74.78)
GF Value™: ₹934.91 vs. price of ₹626.95 (32.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 180.6% above the Chemicals median (#21 of 1566)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:TATACHEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tata Chemicals Ltd is a diversified business dealing in basic chemistry products and specialty products. It has a world'wide presence with key subsidiaries in United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK) and Kenya that are engaged in the manufacture and sale of soda ash, industrial salt and related products. It has two business segments Basic Chemistry Products and Specialty Products. The Basic Chemistry Products segment comprises inorganic chemicals, Soda Ash, Salt and Sodium Bicarbonate. Specialty Products segment is defined by chemistry driven differentiation and innovation. This portfolio includes three key product categories viz. Specialty Silica, Prebiotics and Agri Inputs. It generates majority of revenue from Basic Chemistry Products. It sells products mainly within India.
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